Retlakgona Primary School
Mareetsane, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Retlakgona Primary School
Based in Mareetsane, North West, Retlakgona Primary School is a public primary school located in an not specified setting under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 585 learners with a teaching staff of 20, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest 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
Retlakgona 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, Retlakgona 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
Retlakgona 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, Retlakgona Primary School reported a total enrollment of 585 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Retlakgona Primary School is situated in Mareetsane (Mareetsane), 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 Ratlou Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Bathobatho Stadt, Mareetsane, 2747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 134, Mareetsane, 2740.
Curriculum & Academics
Retlakgona Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Retlakgona 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Retlakgona 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
Bathobatho Stadt, Mareetsane, 2747
Mareetsane, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 134, Mareetsane, 2740
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101843
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.