Makweleng Primary School
Mabeskraal, North West · Bojanala
About Makweleng Primary School
Located in Mabeskraal within North West, Makweleng Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Bojanala education district. In 2025, the school reported 164 learners and 7 educators, resulting in a ratio of 23:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Makweleng Primary School 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, Makweleng 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
Makweleng 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, Makweleng Primary School reported a total enrollment of 164 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Makweleng Primary School is situated in Mabeskraal (Makweleng Section), 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: Stand 2842, Makweleng Section, Makweleng, 2747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 13360, Mabeskraal, 0313.
Curriculum & Academics
Makweleng Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Makweleng 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Makweleng 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
Stand 2842, Makweleng Section, Makweleng, 2747
Mabeskraal, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 13360, Mabeskraal, 0313
Phone
+27 82 660 5487Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101042
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.