Mafikeng Primary School
Mafikeng, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Mafikeng Primary School
Mafikeng Primary School provides primary school education as a public school in Mafikeng, North West. The school is administered under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. In 2025, the school reported 1040 learners and 30 educators, resulting in a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mafikeng Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Mafikeng Primary 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
Mafikeng 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, Mafikeng Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,040 learners with a teaching staff of 30 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
Mafikeng Primary School is situated in Mafikeng (Golf View), 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: Cnr Nelson Mandela & Shippard Street, Mahikeng, 4747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 211, Mafikeng, 2745.
Curriculum & Academics
Mafikeng Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mafikeng 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mafikeng 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Cnr Nelson Mandela & Shippard Street, Mahikeng, 4747
Mafikeng, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 211, Mafikeng, 2745
Phone
+27 18 381 0300Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600104055
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.