Marikana Primary School
Brits, North West · Bojanala
About Marikana Primary School
Based in Brits, North West, Marikana Primary School is a public primary school located in an not specified setting under the Bojanala education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1910 learners with a teaching staff of 52, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Marikana 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, Marikana 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
Marikana 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, Marikana Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,910 learners with a teaching staff of 52 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Marikana Primary School is situated in Brits (Marikana), 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 Rustenburg Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 2218 Boitumelo Location, Marikana West, Rustenburg, 2747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 20, Marikana, 0284.
Curriculum & Academics
Marikana Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Marikana 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 Marikana 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
2218 Boitumelo Location, Marikana West, Rustenburg, 2747
Brits, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 20, Marikana, 0284
Phone
+27 14 463 0997Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101110
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.