Gatelapele Secondary School
Wolmaranstad, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda
About Gatelapele Secondary School
Based in Wolmaranstad, North West, Gatelapele Secondary School is a public secondary school located in an not specified setting under the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 815 learners with a teaching staff of 33, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 25:1. 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
Gatelapele 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
As a Q3 institution, Gatelapele 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
Gatelapele 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Gatelapele Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 815 learners with a teaching staff of 33 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Gatelapele Secondary School is situated in Wolmaranstad (Tswelelang), within the North West province. The school falls under the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, under the Maquassi Hills Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 113 Main Road, Tswelelang, Wolmaransstad, 3747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 439, Wolmaransstad, 2630.
Curriculum & Academics
Gatelapele Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gatelapele Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Gatelapele 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
113 Main Road, Tswelelang, Wolmaransstad, 3747
Wolmaranstad, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 439, Wolmaransstad, 2630
Phone
+27 18 065 0017Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600100428
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.