G.J. Podile Primary
Mafikeng, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About G.J. Podile Primary
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
G.J. Podile Primary 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, G.J. Podile Primary 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
G.J. Podile Primary 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, G.J. Podile Primary reported a total enrollment of 723 learners with a teaching staff of 24 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
G.J. Podile Primary is situated in Mafikeng (Ramosadi), 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: Ramosadi Village, 4007a, Mmabatho, 1747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3237, Mmabatho, 2735.
Curriculum & Academics
G.J. Podile Primary is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
G.J. Podile Primary 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at G.J. Podile Primary 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
Ramosadi Village, 4007a, Mmabatho, 1747
Mafikeng, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 3237, Mmabatho, 2735
Phone
+27 18 392 3301Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600100380
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.