Dibotswa Secondary School
Kuruman, Northern Cape · John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg)
About Dibotswa Secondary School
As a public secondary school, Dibotswa Secondary School provides education to learners in Kuruman, Northern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg) education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1198 learners were enrolled, taught by 42 educators at a ratio of 29:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dibotswa Secondary 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, Dibotswa Secondary 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
Dibotswa Secondary 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 maintenance, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Dibotswa Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,198 learners with a teaching staff of 42 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
Dibotswa Secondary School is situated in Kuruman, 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 Joe Morolong Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as null.
The school's physical address is: Kuruman, 8460. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1816 Kuruman 8460.
Curriculum & Academics
Dibotswa Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic 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 Dibotswa Secondary 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
Kuruman, 8460
Kuruman, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 1816 Kuruman 8460
Phone
+27 83 240 9401Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300100271
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.