Mashwelwa Primary School
Zeerust, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Mashwelwa Primary School
Based in Zeerust, North West, Mashwelwa Primary School is a public primary school located in an not specified setting under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 345 learners with a teaching staff of 11, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high 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
Mashwelwa Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Mashwelwa 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
Mashwelwa 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, Mashwelwa Primary School reported a total enrollment of 345 learners with a teaching staff of 11 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
Mashwelwa Primary School is situated in Zeerust (Leeuwfontein), 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 Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 957 Mokgola Village, Leeuwfontein, Zeerust, 2747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 848, Zeerust, 2865.
Curriculum & Academics
Mashwelwa Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mashwelwa Primary 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mashwelwa 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
957 Mokgola Village, Leeuwfontein, Zeerust, 2747
Zeerust, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 848, Zeerust, 2865
Phone
+27 72 547 8820Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101130
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.