Gamagara Hoërskool
Deben, Northern Cape · John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg)
About Gamagara Hoërskool
Gamagara Hoërskool provides secondary school education as a public school in Deben, Northern Cape. The school is administered under the John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg) education district. In 2025, the school reported 1072 learners and 36 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gamagara Hoërskool 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, Gamagara Hoërskool 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
Gamagara Hoërskool 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, school fund, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Gamagara Hoërskool reported a total enrollment of 1,072 learners with a teaching staff of 36 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
Gamagara Hoërskool is situated in Deben, 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: 26 Main Street, Deben, Dibeng, 8463. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3 Dibeng 8463.
Curriculum & Academics
Gamagara Hoërskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gamagara Hoërskool was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Gamagara Hoërskool 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
26 Main Street, Deben, Dibeng, 8463
Deben, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 3 Dibeng 8463
Phone
+27 53 723 2047Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300044208
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.