Makgophe Primary School
Moseskotane, North West · Bojanala
About Makgophe Primary School
A public institution, Makgophe Primary School functions as a primary school located in Moseskotane, North West. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Bojanala education district. For the 2025 academic year, 250 learners were enrolled, taught by 9 educators at a ratio of 28:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Makgophe Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Makgophe Primary School 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
Makgophe 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, Makgophe Primary School reported a total enrollment of 250 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Makgophe Primary School is situated in Moseskotane, within the North West province. The school falls under the Bojanala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Bojanala District Municipality, under the Moses Kotane Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Makgophe, 1747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 141, Makgophe, 0394.
Curriculum & Academics
Makgophe Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Makgophe Primary School was historically administered under the Bophutatswana(bop) 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 mine and the school buildings are owned by mine.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Makgophe 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Makgophe, 1747
Moseskotane, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 141, Makgophe, 0394
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101032
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.