Tapos Primary School
Rustenburg, North West · Bojanala
About Tapos Primary School
Based in Rustenburg, North West, Tapos Primary School is a public primary school located in an not specified setting under the Bojanala education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 500 learners with a teaching staff of 18, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 28:1. 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
Tapos 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, Tapos 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
Tapos 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, Tapos Primary School reported a total enrollment of 500 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Tapos Primary School is situated in Rustenburg (Tamposstad), within the North West province. The school falls under the Bojanala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Bojanala District Municipality, under the Moses Kotane Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Stand No. 10017 Pella Mainroad, Tamposstad, Madikwe, 2747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 84, Tamposstad, 2890.
Curriculum & Academics
Tapos Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tapos Primary School was historically administered under the Bophutatswana(bop) 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 govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Tapos 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
Stand No. 10017 Pella Mainroad, Tamposstad, Madikwe, 2747
Rustenburg, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 84, Tamposstad, 2890
Phone
+27 14 510 0038Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600102056
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.