Lichtenburg Primary School {english}
Lichtenburg, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Lichtenburg Primary School {english}
Registered under EMIS 600100906, Lichtenburg Primary School {english} serves as a public primary school in Lichtenburg, North West. The 2025 academic year saw 571 enrolled learners instructed by 18 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Lichtenburg Primary School {english} is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Lichtenburg Primary School {english} 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
Lichtenburg Primary School {english} 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, Lichtenburg Primary School {english} reported a total enrollment of 571 learners with a teaching staff of 18 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
Lichtenburg Primary School {english} is situated in Lichtenburg (Retiefpark), 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: Wouter Road, Retiefpark, Lichtenburg, 1747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 165, Lichtenburg, 2745.
Curriculum & Academics
Lichtenburg Primary School {english} is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Lichtenburg Primary School {english} 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 Lichtenburg Primary School {english} 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
Wouter Road, Retiefpark, Lichtenburg, 1747
Lichtenburg, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 165, Lichtenburg, 2745
Phone
+27 18 632 4491Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600100906
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.