Joseph Saku Secondary
Magogong, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati
About Joseph Saku Secondary
Joseph Saku Secondary (EMIS 600100604) serves the Magogong community as a public secondary school in North West. The school falls under the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1418 learners taught by 45 educators, achieving a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Joseph Saku Secondary 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, Joseph Saku Secondary 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
Joseph Saku Secondary 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, Joseph Saku Secondary reported a total enrollment of 1,418 learners with a teaching staff of 45 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Joseph Saku Secondary is situated in Magogong (Magogong), 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: 1247 Magogong, Magogong, 1274, 2747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 168, Magogong, 8575.
Curriculum & Academics
Joseph Saku Secondary is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Joseph Saku Secondary 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Joseph Saku Secondary 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
1247 Magogong, Magogong, 1274, 2747
Magogong, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 168, Magogong, 8575
Phone
+27 83 475 0622Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600100604
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.