Sefatlhane Primary School
Zeerust, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Sefatlhane Primary School
Located in Zeerust within North West, Sefatlhane Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. In 2025, the school reported 778 learners and 21 educators, resulting in a ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sefatlhane 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, Sefatlhane 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
Sefatlhane 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, Sefatlhane Primary School reported a total enrollment of 778 learners with a teaching staff of 21 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
Sefatlhane Primary School is situated in Zeerust (Ikageleng), 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: 807 Letshufi Street, Zeerust, Ikageleng Location, 2747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 508, Zeerust, 2865.
Curriculum & Academics
Sefatlhane Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sefatlhane 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 Sefatlhane 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
807 Letshufi Street, Zeerust, Ikageleng Location, 2747
Zeerust, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 508, Zeerust, 2865
Phone
+27 18 646 0219Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101911
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.