Bophelong Special School
North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Bophelong Special School
A public special needs education school serving the Mahikeng community in North West, Bophelong Special School operates under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. The school recorded 256 learners and 23 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Bophelong Special School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Bophelong Special School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Bophelong Special School reported a total enrollment of 256 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Bophelong Special School is situated in Mahikeng, within the North West province. The school falls under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, under the Mahikeng Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 3370 Majemantsho Mine Road, Majemantsho Mahikeng, 2745. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 595, Mahikeng, 2745.
Curriculum & Academics
Bophelong Special School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a special needs education curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic 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 Bophelong Special 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
3370 Majemantsho Mine Road, Majemantsho Mahikeng, 2745
Postal
P.o. Box 595, Mahikeng, 2745
Phone
+27 18 383 3845Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600102364
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.