Sensako Primary
Lichtenburg, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Sensako Primary
Operating as a public institution, Sensako Primary is a primary school located in Lichtenburg within North West. The school falls under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. The 2025 school year recorded 720 learners taught by 20 educators, achieving a ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sensako Primary 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, Sensako 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
Sensako 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, Sensako Primary reported a total enrollment of 720 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Sensako Primary is situated in Lichtenburg (Blydeville), 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 Ditsobotla Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 71 Johannes Otto, Blyderville, Lichtenburg, 1747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 147, Lichtenburg, 2745.
Curriculum & Academics
Sensako Primary is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sensako 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 Sensako 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
71 Johannes Otto, Blyderville, Lichtenburg, 1747
Lichtenburg, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 147, Lichtenburg, 2745
Phone
+27 18 632 9567Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101958
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.