Dudfield Primary School

Lichtenburg, North West ยท Ngaka Modiri Molema

Public Primary School Q1 No Fee

About Dudfield Primary School

Situated in an not specified part of Lichtenburg, North West, Dudfield Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 128 learners with a teaching staff of 4, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest 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

Dudfield Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.

Fee Status

As a Q1 institution, Dudfield Primary 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

Dudfield Primary 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, Dudfield Primary School reported a total enrollment of 128 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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

Dudfield Primary School is situated in Lichtenburg (Retiefs Park), 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 Ditsobotla Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.

The school's physical address is: Dudfield, Dudfiled, Lichtenburg, 2747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 573, Lichtenburg, 2740.

Curriculum & Academics

Dudfield Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Dudfield Primary School was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 factory and the school buildings are owned by factory.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Dudfield Primary 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

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Address

Dudfield, Dudfiled, Lichtenburg, 2747

Lichtenburg, North West

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Postal

P.o. Box 573, Lichtenburg, 2740

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 128
Educators 4

Learner:Educator Ratio

32:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
FocusComprehensive
Statusopen
DistrictNgaka Modiri Molema

EMIS Number

600100331

Department of Basic Education

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.