Tshipitota Primary
Setlakgobi, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Tshipitota Primary
As a public school, Tshipitota Primary provides primary school education to learners in Setlakgobi, North West. The school falls under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. The 2025 school year recorded 140 learners taught by 7 educators, achieving a ratio of 20:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tshipitota Primary 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, Tshipitota 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
Tshipitota 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, Tshipitota Primary reported a total enrollment of 140 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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
Tshipitota Primary is situated in Setlakgobi (Makgobistad), 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: 10147 Makgobistad Village, Makgobistad, 1747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 10482, Makgobistad, 2750.
Curriculum & Academics
Tshipitota Primary is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tshipitota 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 Tshipitota 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
10147 Makgobistad Village, Makgobistad, 1747
Setlakgobi, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 10482, Makgobistad, 2750
Phone
+27 18 368 0103Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600102237
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.