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Bothibello Primary School

Public primary school, comprehensive specialisation · Phatsima, Rustenburg, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

Bothibello Primary School is a public primary school based in Phatsima, Rustenburg. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Bothibello Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Phatsima, Rustenburg, Bothibello Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

1,444
Learners
40
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Bothibello Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Bojanala district

5 other schools in Bojanala district, for comparison against Bothibello Primary School.

  • Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against Bothibello Primary School's 1,444, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,146 learners against Bothibello Primary School's 1,444; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bothibello Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bothibello Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thuto-Pele High School teaches considerably more learners than Bothibello Primary School, 2,053 compared with 1,444; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bothibello Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bothibello Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bothibello Primary School, at 2,005 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bothibello Primary School, at 1,957 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bothibello Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bothibello Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Rustenburg

And within Rustenburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against Bothibello Primary School's 1,444, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bothibello Primary School, at 2,005 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bothibello Primary School, at 1,957 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bothibello Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bothibello Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fields College sits in roughly the same size range as Bothibello Primary School, at 1,740 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bothibello Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bothibello Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Iketleetso Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bothibello Primary School, at 1,659 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bothibello Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bothibello Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bothibello Primary School for 2027

Because Bothibello Primary School is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No 136, Phatsima, Rustenburg, 2747
Postal
P.o.box 1566, Rustenburg, 0300
Telephone
014 578 0308
EMIS number
600100209

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bothibello Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Bothibello Primary School directly, on 014 578 0308, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bothibello Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Bothibello Primary School the best school in Rustenburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bothibello Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Rustenburg besides Bothibello Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Rustenburg, including Paardekraal Primary School.
How big are the classes at Bothibello Primary School?
Bothibello Primary School reported 1,444 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Bothibello Primary School?
No. Bothibello Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Bothibello Primary School a public or private school?
Bothibello Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bothibello Primary School?
You can call 014 578 0308. It is located at Stand No 136, Phatsima, Rustenburg, 2747.
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