Sarafina Secondary School
Potchefstroom, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda
About Sarafina Secondary School
Sarafina Secondary School is a public secondary school located in Potchefstroom, North West. The school recorded 791 learners and 22 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sarafina Secondary School is classified as a 99 school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Sarafina Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Sarafina Secondary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Sarafina Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 791 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Sarafina Secondary School is situated in Potchefstroom (Potchefstroom), within the North West province. The school falls under the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, under the Tlokwe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: C/o Big And Itumeleng Street, Ikageng, Potchefstroom. For postal correspondence, use: Null.
Curriculum & Academics
Sarafina Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sarafina Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 Sarafina Secondary 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
C/o Big And Itumeleng Street, Ikageng, Potchefstroom
Potchefstroom, North West
Postal
Null
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Location Map
Coordinates not available
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600105493
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.