Ipelafatseng Middle School
Taung, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati
About Ipelafatseng Middle School
As a public combined school, Ipelafatseng Middle School provides education to learners in Taung, North West. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. For the 2025 academic year, 183 learners were enrolled, taught by 6 educators at a ratio of 30:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ipelafatseng Middle 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
As a Q1 institution, Ipelafatseng Middle 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
Ipelafatseng Middle 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, Ipelafatseng Middle School reported a total enrollment of 183 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Ipelafatseng Middle School is situated in Taung (Taung), within the North West province. The school falls under the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality, under the Greater Taung Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 1156 Mokasa 1, Taung, 1747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 630, Taungstation, 8580.
Curriculum & Academics
Ipelafatseng Middle School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ipelafatseng Middle 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 Ipelafatseng Middle 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
1156 Mokasa 1, Taung, 1747
Taung, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 630, Taungstation, 8580
Phone
+27 72 608 8872Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600100548
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.