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Laerskool Kuruman

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 300045210

Kuruman, JOHN TAOLO GAETSEWE (JTG), Northern Cape

838
Learners
31:1
L:E Ratio
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Laerskool Kuruman?

Laerskool Kuruman is a public primary school in Kuruman, within the JOHN TAOLO GAETSEWE (JTG) education district of the Northern Cape. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 838 enrolled learners and 27 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. EMIS classifies the location as rural.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 5 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Laerskool Kuruman?

Learner-educator ratio relative to schools in the same quintile and phase. This includes all staff classified as educators (teachers, HODs, principals) — actual class sizes may differ.

Lower L:E ratio than 14%

(Q5 Primary schools in Northern Cape)

What other schools are near Laerskool Kuruman?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Hoërskool Wrenchville
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,108 learners 36 educators 31:1
Lower L:E ratio than 26%
Null · 2.4km away
Wrenchville Primêre Skool
PrimaryPublicQ2
1,434 learners 44 educators 33:1
Lower L:E ratio than 16%
Null · 2.8km away
Hoërskool Kalahari
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,181 learners 60 educators 20:1
Lower L:E ratio than 67%
Kuruman · 4.1km away
Laerskool Seodin
PrimaryPublicQ5
905 learners 35 educators 26:1
Lower L:E ratio than 41%
Kuruman · 4.2km away
Bankhare-Bodilong Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
1,679 learners 50 educators 34:1
Lower L:E ratio than 3%
Kuruman · 6.1km away

Which schools are similar to Laerskool Kuruman?

Primary schools in Kuruman with a similar quintile (Q5).

Laerskool Seodin
PrimaryPublicQ5
905 learners 35 educators 26:1
Lower L:E ratio than 41%
Kuruman

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STEWARD STREET KURUMAN, 8460

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School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.