Vlakpan Primary
Lichtenburg, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Vlakpan Primary
Located in Lichtenburg within North West, Vlakpan Primary 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 276 learners and 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 25:1. 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
Vlakpan 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, Vlakpan 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
Vlakpan 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, Vlakpan Primary reported a total enrollment of 276 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
Vlakpan Primary is situated in Lichtenburg (Retiefs Park), 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: Box 1011, Grootpan, Lichtenburg, 1747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1011, Lichtenburg, 2740.
Curriculum & Academics
Vlakpan Primary is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Vlakpan 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 Vlakpan 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
Box 1011, Grootpan, Lichtenburg, 1747
Lichtenburg, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 1011, Lichtenburg, 2740
Phone
+27 14 543 9051Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600102316
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.