Thate Molatlhwa Middle School
Taung, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati
About Thate Molatlhwa Middle School
In the not specified area of Taung, North West, Thate Molatlhwa Middle School operates as a public secondary school within the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 569 learners with a teaching staff of 17, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 33:1. 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
Thate Molatlhwa 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, Thate Molatlhwa 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
Thate Molatlhwa 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, Thate Molatlhwa Middle School reported a total enrollment of 569 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Thate Molatlhwa Middle School is situated in Taung (Ditshilong), 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: Ditshilong Section, Taung, 3747. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X542, Taungstation, 8580.
Curriculum & Academics
Thate Molatlhwa Middle School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thate Molatlhwa 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Thate Molatlhwa 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
Ditshilong Section, Taung, 3747
Taung, North West
Postal
Private Bag X542, Taungstation, 8580
Phone
+27 53 994 1144Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600102088
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.