Senwelo Primary
Mafikeng, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Senwelo Primary
Senwelo Primary provides primary school education as a public school in Mafikeng, North West. The school is administered under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. In 2025, the school reported 127 learners and 7 educators, resulting in a ratio of 18:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Senwelo Primary 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, Senwelo 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
Senwelo 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, Senwelo Primary reported a total enrollment of 127 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Senwelo Primary is situated in Mafikeng (Mafikeng), 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: Dithakong West, Mafikeng, 4747. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X2146, Mafikeng, 2745.
Curriculum & Academics
Senwelo Primary is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Senwelo 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 Senwelo 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
Dithakong West, Mafikeng, 4747
Mafikeng, North West
Postal
Private Bag X2146, Mafikeng, 2745
Phone
+27 83 767 5105Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101962
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.