Monakato Primary School
Rustenburg, North West · Bojanala
About Monakato Primary School
In the not specified area of Rustenburg, North West, Monakato Primary School operates as a public primary school within the Bojanala education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 637 learners with a teaching staff of 19, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 34:1. 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
Monakato 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, Monakato 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
Monakato 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, Monakato Primary School reported a total enrollment of 637 learners with a teaching staff of 19 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
Monakato Primary School is situated in Rustenburg (Monakato), 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: 1246, Monakato, 2747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 477, Monakato, 0331.
Curriculum & Academics
Monakato Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Monakato 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 Monakato 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
1246, Monakato, 2747
Rustenburg, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 477, Monakato, 0331
Phone
+27 14 554 8168Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101309
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.