Hoërskool Kalahari
Kuruman, Northern Cape · John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg)
About Hoërskool Kalahari
Based in Kuruman, Northern Cape, Hoërskool Kalahari is a public secondary school located in an rural setting under the John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg) education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1181 learners with a teaching staff of 60, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 20:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard 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
Hoërskool Kalahari is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Hoërskool Kalahari 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
Hoërskool Kalahari 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, Hoërskool Kalahari reported a total enrollment of 1,181 learners with a teaching staff of 60 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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
Hoërskool Kalahari 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 Ga-segonyana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Seodinweg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 405 Kuruman 8460.
Curriculum & Academics
Hoërskool Kalahari is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hoërskool Kalahari 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 Hoërskool Kalahari 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
Seodinweg
Kuruman, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 405 Kuruman 8460
Phone
+27 82 790 6831Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300045401
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.