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E.p. Lekhela Primary School

Public primary school, comprehensive specialisation · Unit10, Mmabatho, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)

E.p. Lekhela Primary School is a public primary school in Unit10, Mmabatho. Around 603 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of E.p. Lekhela Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Unit10, Mmabatho, E.p. Lekhela Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

603
Learners
17
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

E.p. Lekhela Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for E.p. Lekhela Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

5 other schools in Ngaka Modiri Molema district, for comparison against E.p. Lekhela Primary School.

  • Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than E.p. Lekhela Primary School, 1,836 compared with 603; is a public secondary school, a different phase than E.p. Lekhela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point E.p. Lekhela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Matlape Primary School teaches considerably more learners than E.p. Lekhela Primary School, 1,537 compared with 603, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,479 learners against E.p. Lekhela Primary School's 603; is a public secondary school, a different phase than E.p. Lekhela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point E.p. Lekhela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Madoda Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,377 learners against E.p. Lekhela Primary School's 603, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than E.p. Lekhela Primary School, 1,347 compared with 603, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Mmabatho

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

  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than E.p. Lekhela Primary School, 1,347 compared with 603, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • The Connie Minchin Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,258 learners against E.p. Lekhela Primary School's 603, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitseanape Technical Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than E.p. Lekhela Primary School, 1,152 compared with 603; is a public secondary school, a different phase than E.p. Lekhela Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Sebopiwa Molema Middle School teaches considerably more learners than E.p. Lekhela Primary School, 1,053 compared with 603; is a public secondary school, a different phase than E.p. Lekhela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point E.p. Lekhela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thuto Botshelo Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,051 learners against E.p. Lekhela Primary School's 603, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 E.p. Lekhela Primary School for 2027

E.p. Lekhela Primary School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
3237 Van Den Brink Drive, Unit 10, Mmabatho, 1747
Postal
P.o.box 6388, Mmabatho, 2735
Telephone
018 384 1286
EMIS number
600100359

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at E.p. Lekhela 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 E.p. Lekhela Primary School directly, on 018 384 1286, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to E.p. Lekhela 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 E.p. Lekhela Primary School the best school in Mmabatho?
No matric pass rate is on record for E.p. Lekhela 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 Mmabatho besides E.p. Lekhela Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mmabatho, including Sol Plaatje Primary.
How big are the classes at E.p. Lekhela Primary School?
E.p. Lekhela Primary School reported 603 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 E.p. Lekhela Primary School?
Yes, E.p. Lekhela Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is E.p. Lekhela Primary School a public or private school?
E.p. Lekhela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact E.p. Lekhela Primary School?
You can call 018 384 1286. It is located at 3237 Van Den Brink Drive, Unit 10, Mmabatho, 1747.
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