Lekoko Primary

Mmabatho, North West ยท Ngaka Modiri Molema

Public Primary School Q1 No Fee

About Lekoko Primary

As a public school, Lekoko Primary provides primary school education to learners in Mmabatho, North West. The school falls under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. The 2025 school year recorded 526 learners taught by 15 educators, achieving a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Lekoko 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, Lekoko 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

Lekoko 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, Lekoko Primary reported a total enrollment of 526 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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

Lekoko Primary is situated in Mmabatho, 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: Lekoko Village, Mafikeng, 3747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3747, Mmabatho, 2735.

Curriculum & Academics

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

History & Background

Lekoko 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 Lekoko 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

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Address

Lekoko Village, Mafikeng, 3747

Mmabatho, North West

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Postal

P.o. Box 3747, Mmabatho, 2735

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 526
Educators 15

Learner:Educator Ratio

35:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
FocusComprehensive
Statusopen
DistrictNgaka Modiri Molema

EMIS Number

600100850

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.