Moatlhodi Primary
Mahikeng, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Moatlhodi Primary
As a public primary school, Moatlhodi Primary provides education to learners in Mahikeng, North West. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. For the 2025 academic year, 579 learners were enrolled, taught by 17 educators at a ratio of 34:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Moatlhodi Primary 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, Moatlhodi Primary 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
Moatlhodi Primary 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, Moatlhodi Primary reported a total enrollment of 579 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Moatlhodi Primary is situated in Mahikeng, 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 Mahikeng Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 10304 Magogoe, Mahikeng, 1747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 425, Mogogoe, 2769.
Curriculum & Academics
Moatlhodi Primary is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Moatlhodi Primary 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Moatlhodi Primary 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
10304 Magogoe, Mahikeng, 1747
Mahikeng, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 425, Mogogoe, 2769
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101247
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.