Mamoratwa Combined School
Ottosdal, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Mamoratwa Combined School
As a public secondary school, Mamoratwa Combined School provides education to learners in Ottosdal, North West. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. For the 2025 academic year, 217 learners were enrolled, taught by 7 educators at a ratio of 31:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mamoratwa Combined 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, Mamoratwa Combined 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
Mamoratwa Combined 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, Mamoratwa Combined School reported a total enrollment of 217 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Mamoratwa Combined School is situated in Ottosdal, 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 Tswaing Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Gunsteling Farm, Town, 1747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 352, Ottosdal, 2610.
Curriculum & Academics
Mamoratwa Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mamoratwa Combined 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by farm.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mamoratwa Combined 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
Gunsteling Farm, Town, 1747
Ottosdal, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 352, Ottosdal, 2610
Phone
+27 18 571 1159Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101060
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.