Pica Pau Combined School
Pomfret, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati
About Pica Pau Combined School
A public secondary school serving the Pomfret community in North West, Pica Pau Combined School operates under the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. The school recorded 79 learners and 11 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 7:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Pica Pau Combined 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, Pica Pau Combined 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
Pica Pau Combined 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, Pica Pau Combined School reported a total enrollment of 79 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 7:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Pica Pau Combined School is situated in Pomfret, 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 Kagisano-molopo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Esperanca Block 1, Pomfret, 2747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 174, Pomfret, 8619.
Curriculum & Academics
Pica Pau Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Pica Pau Combined 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 Pica Pau Combined 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
Esperanca Block 1, Pomfret, 2747
Pomfret, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 174, Pomfret, 8619
Phone
+27 76 316 8470Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101650
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.