Gaegake Primary School
Mothibistad, Northern Cape · John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg)
About Gaegake Primary School
Gaegake Primary School is a public primary school located in Mothibistad, Northern Cape. The school recorded 998 learners and 28 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gaegake Primary 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
Gaegake Primary School 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
Gaegake Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Gaegake Primary School reported a total enrollment of 998 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Gaegake Primary School is situated in Mothibistad, 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: 1541 C Dimpho Hani Street, 8474, Private Bag X110, 8474. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X110 Mothibistad 8474.
Curriculum & Academics
Gaegake Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary 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 Gaegake Primary 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
1541 C Dimpho Hani Street, 8474, Private Bag X110, 8474
Mothibistad, Northern Cape
Postal
Private Bag X110 Mothibistad 8474
Phone
+27 81 360 9470Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Location Map
Coordinates not available
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300053201
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.