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Ikakanyeng Secondary School
Kuruman, Northern Cape
Ikakanyeng Secondary School is a public high school in Kuruman, Northern Cape, in the John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a commercial specialisation. In 2025 it had 218 learners and 9 educators, about 24.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Northern Cape (724 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 66.7% of its 30 candidates passed (Northern Cape average: 87.8%).
Matric (NSC) results
66.7% of the school's 30 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Northern Cape average of 87.8%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Northern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29 | 25 | 86.2% | 75.8% |
| 2024 | 37 | 18 | 48.6% | 84.2% |
| 2025 | 30 | 20 | 66.7% | 87.8% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Commercial |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 218 |
| Educators (2025) | 9 |
| Learners per educator | 24.2 (province average 27) Fewer learners per educator than 92% of 26 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 300100526 |
Address and location
| Street address | Kuruman, 8460 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1720 Kuruman 8460 |
| Town | Kuruman |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) |
| Municipality | Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Northern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Ikakanyeng Secondary School
Is Ikakanyeng Secondary School a public or private school?
Ikakanyeng Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ikakanyeng Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Ikakanyeng Secondary School's matric pass rate?
66.7% of its 30 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 87.8% for Northern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 86.2%, 2024 48.6%.
How many learners are at Ikakanyeng Secondary School?
218 learners and 9 educators (about 24.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 92% of 26 similar schools in Northern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ikakanyeng Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 300100526.
Where is Ikakanyeng Secondary School?
Kuruman, 8460. It is in Kuruman, Northern Cape, in the John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) education district. Phone 053 773 1824.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.