St Paul`s Primary School
Taung, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati
About St Paul`s Primary School
Based in Taung, North West, St Paul`s Primary School is a public primary school located in an not specified setting under the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 487 learners with a teaching staff of 14, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate 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 Paul`s 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
As a Q3 institution, St Paul`s 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 Paul`s 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, St Paul`s Primary School reported a total enrollment of 487 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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 Paul`s Primary School is situated in Taung, 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 Greater Taung Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 146e Nhole Village, Taung, 1747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 21, Taung, 8584.
Curriculum & Academics
St Paul`s Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St Paul`s 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 North West Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by trust land and the school buildings are owned by church.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St Paul`s 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
146e Nhole Village, Taung, 1747
Taung, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 21, Taung, 8584
Phone
+27 53 994 2543Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600102024
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.