Jerry Mahura Secondary School
Dryharts, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati
About Jerry Mahura Secondary School
Jerry Mahura Secondary School is a public secondary school located in Dryharts, North West. The school recorded 1094 learners and 35 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Jerry Mahura Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Jerry Mahura 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
Jerry Mahura 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, Jerry Mahura Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,094 learners with a teaching staff of 35 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
Jerry Mahura Secondary School is situated in Dryharts (Ntswahatshe), 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: Moretele/ntswanahatshe, Dryharts, Taung, 3747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 6724, Dryharts, 8588.
Curriculum & Academics
Jerry Mahura Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Jerry Mahura 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 Jerry Mahura 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
Moretele/ntswanahatshe, Dryharts, Taung, 3747
Dryharts, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 6724, Dryharts, 8588
Phone
+27 81 765 1939Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600100596
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.