Galaletsang Science Secondary School

Kuruman, Northern Cape · John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg)

Public Secondary School Q3

About Galaletsang Science Secondary School

Situated in an null part of Kuruman, Northern Cape, Galaletsang Science Secondary School functions as a public secondary school within the John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg) education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1180 learners with a teaching staff of 39, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Galaletsang Science Secondary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.

Fee Status

Galaletsang Science Secondary 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

Galaletsang Science 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, Galaletsang Science Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,180 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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

Galaletsang Science Secondary School is situated in Kuruman (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 Ga-segonyana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as null.

The school's physical address is: 6215 Mocwagole Street, Mothibistad, Motibistad, 8474. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X158 Mothibistad 8474.

Curriculum & Academics

Galaletsang Science 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 Galaletsang Science 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
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

6215 Mocwagole Street, Mothibistad, Motibistad, 8474

Kuruman, Northern Cape

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Postal

Private Bag X158 Mothibistad 8474

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,180
Educators 39

Learner:Educator Ratio

30:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ3
Settingnull
Statusopen
DistrictJohn Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg)

EMIS Number

300100397

Department of Basic Education

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.