Maipeing Primary School
Kuruman, Northern Cape · John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg)
About Maipeing Primary School
Serving the Kuruman community in Northern Cape, Maipeing 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 456 learners and 14 educators, resulting in a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Maipeing Primary 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, Maipeing 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
Maipeing 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 maintenance, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Maipeing Primary School reported a total enrollment of 456 learners with a teaching staff of 14 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
Maipeing Primary School 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 null.
The school's physical address is: Maipeng, Kuruman, 8460. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 825 Kuruman 8460.
Curriculum & Academics
Maipeing Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic 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 Maipeing 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
Maipeng, Kuruman, 8460
Kuruman, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 825 Kuruman 8460
Phone
+27 78 500 3668Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300101010
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.