Maikaelelo Primary School
Olifantshoek, Northern Cape · John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg)
About Maikaelelo Primary School
Serving the Olifantshoek community in Northern Cape, Maikaelelo Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg) education district. In 2025, the school reported 601 learners and 18 educators, resulting in a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Maikaelelo Primary 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, Maikaelelo Primary 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
Maikaelelo Primary 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 curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Maikaelelo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 601 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Maikaelelo Primary School is situated in Olifantshoek, 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: 351 Toto Street, Diepkloof, Olifantshoek, 8450. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 188 Olifantshoek 8450.
Curriculum & Academics
Maikaelelo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maikaelelo Primary 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 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 Maikaelelo Primary 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
351 Toto Street, Diepkloof, Olifantshoek, 8450
Olifantshoek, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 188 Olifantshoek 8450
Phone
+27 53 331 0701Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300044303
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.