Magokgwane Primary
Mafikeng, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Magokgwane Primary
With EMIS number 600100992, Magokgwane Primary is a public primary school located in Mafikeng, North West, operating within the Ngaka Modiri Molema district. The 2025 academic year saw 232 enrolled learners instructed by 9 educators, resulting in a ratio of 26:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Magokgwane Primary is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Magokgwane 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
Magokgwane 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, Magokgwane Primary reported a total enrollment of 232 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Magokgwane Primary is situated in Mafikeng (Riviera 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 Mahikeng Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Magokgwane Village, Ramatlabama, Mahikeng, 1747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1051, Mafikeng, 2745.
Curriculum & Academics
Magokgwane Primary is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Magokgwane 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by trust land.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Magokgwane 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
Magokgwane Village, Ramatlabama, Mahikeng, 1747
Mafikeng, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 1051, Mafikeng, 2745
Phone
+27 83 958 5435Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600100992
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.