Maphoitsile Primary School
Taung Station, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati
About Maphoitsile Primary School
With EMIS number 600101088, Maphoitsile Primary School is a public primary school located in Taung Station, North West, operating within the Dr Ruth S Mompati district. The 2025 academic year saw 535 enrolled learners instructed by 18 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Maphoitsile 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, Maphoitsile 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
Maphoitsile 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, Maphoitsile Primary School reported a total enrollment of 535 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Maphoitsile Primary School is situated in Taung Station (Maphoitsile), within the North West province. The school falls under the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality, under the Greater Taung Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 159, Maphoitsile Village, 3747. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X1026, Taungstation, 8580.
Curriculum & Academics
Maphoitsile Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maphoitsile Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 Maphoitsile 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
159, Maphoitsile Village, 3747
Taung Station, North West
Postal
Private Bag X1026, Taungstation, 8580
Phone
+27 63 458 2523Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101088
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.