Paballelo High School
Upington, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (zfm)
About Paballelo High School
Paballelo High School is classified as a public secondary school serving the Upington area of Northern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1195 learners were enrolled, taught by 38 educators at a ratio of 31:1. 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
Paballelo High 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, Paballelo High 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
Paballelo High 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, school fund, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Paballelo High School reported a total enrollment of 1,195 learners with a teaching staff of 38 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
Paballelo High School is situated in Upington, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zf Mgcawu District Municipality, under the Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 370 Gudula Street, Paballelo, Upington, 8801. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2873 Upington 8800.
Curriculum & Academics
Paballelo High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Paballelo High 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 Paballelo High 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
370 Gudula Street, Paballelo, Upington, 8801
Upington, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 2873 Upington 8800
Phone
+27 54 332 2121Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300042402
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.