Sishen Primêre Skool
Kathu, Northern Cape · John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg)
About Sishen Primêre Skool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sishen Primêre Skool is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Sishen Primêre Skool is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Sishen Primêre Skool is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Sishen Primêre Skool reported a total enrollment of 936 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Sishen Primêre Skool is situated in Kathu (Null), within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality, under the Gamagara Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 4 Tarentaal Road, Dingleton, Kathu, 8445. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 73 Kathu 8445.
Curriculum & Academics
Sishen Primêre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sishen Primêre Skool was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Northern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by doe northern cape and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sishen Primêre Skool are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
4 Tarentaal Road, Dingleton, Kathu, 8445
Kathu, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 73 Kathu 8445
Phone
+27 82 799 9366Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300044218
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.