St Maria Goretti (rc) Primary School
Augrabies, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (zfm)
About St Maria Goretti (rc) Primary School
Based in Augrabies, Northern Cape, St Maria Goretti (rc) Primary School is a public primary school located in an rural setting under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 162 learners with a teaching staff of 6, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
St Maria Goretti (rc) Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, St Maria Goretti (rc) 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
St Maria Goretti (rc) 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 curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, St Maria Goretti (rc) Primary School reported a total enrollment of 162 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
St Maria Goretti (rc) Primary School is situated in Augrabies (Null), 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 Kai !garib Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: R.c Mission, Noudonzies, Augrabies, 8874. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 82 Augrabies 8874.
Curriculum & Academics
St Maria Goretti (rc) Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St Maria Goretti (rc) Primary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 church and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St Maria Goretti (rc) 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
R.c Mission, Noudonzies, Augrabies, 8874
Augrabies, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 82 Augrabies 8874
Phone
+27 54 451 0129Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300042307
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.