Charora High School
Chaneng, North West · Bojanala
About Charora High School
Charora High School functions as a public secondary school in Chaneng, North West, falling within the Bojanala education district. The school recorded 1144 learners and 35 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Charora High School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Charora High School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Charora High School 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Charora High School reported a total enrollment of 1,144 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Charora High School is situated in Chaneng (Chaneng), within the North West province. The school falls under the Bojanala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Bojanala District Municipality, under the Rustenburg Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Robega Village, Chaneng, Rustenburg, 4747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 79, Phokeng, 0335.
Curriculum & Academics
Charora High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Charora High School was historically administered under the Bophutatswana(bop) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the North West Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by trust land and the school buildings are owned by trust land.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Charora High School 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Robega Village, Chaneng, Rustenburg, 4747
Chaneng, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 79, Phokeng, 0335
Phone
+27 14 941 1045Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600100236
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.