Thakung Middle School
Pudumong, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati
About Thakung Middle School
Thakung Middle School (EMIS 600102084) serves the Pudumong community as a public secondary school in North West. The school falls under the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. The 2025 school year recorded 498 learners taught by 17 educators, achieving a ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thakung Middle 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, Thakung Middle 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
Thakung Middle 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, Thakung Middle School reported a total enrollment of 498 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Thakung Middle School is situated in Pudumong (Pudimoe), 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: Myra, Pudumong, 2747. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X5, Pudimoe, 8581.
Curriculum & Academics
Thakung Middle School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thakung Middle 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 trust land.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Thakung Middle 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
Myra, Pudumong, 2747
Pudumong, North West
Postal
Private Bag X5, Pudimoe, 8581
Phone
+27 76 210 2965Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600102084
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.