Ss Madikane Primary School

Colesberg, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (pxl)

Public Primary School Q3

About Ss Madikane Primary School

Ss Madikane Primary School provides primary school education as a public school in Colesberg, Northern Cape. The school is administered under the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district. In 2025, the school reported 712 learners and 22 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Ss Madikane Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.

Fee Status

Ss Madikane Primary 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

Ss Madikane 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, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Ss Madikane Primary School reported a total enrollment of 712 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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

Ss Madikane Primary School is situated in Colesberg, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality, under the Umsombomvu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: Main Road, Kuyasa, Colesberg, 9795. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 76 Colesberg 9795.

Curriculum & Academics

Ss Madikane Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Ss Madikane 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 Ss Madikane 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
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

Main Road, Kuyasa, Colesberg, 9795

Colesberg, Northern Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 76 Colesberg 9795

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 712
Educators 22

Learner:Educator Ratio

32:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ3
Settingrural
Statusopen
DistrictPixley Ka Seme (pxl)

EMIS Number

300023215

Department of Basic Education

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.