Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / North West / Makgobistad / Gaetsalwe Primary School

Gaetsalwe Primary School

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

Gaetsalwe Primary School is a public primary school in Makgobistadt, Makgobistad. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

Is any information about Gaetsalwe Primary School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

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

Located in Makgobistadt, Makgobistad, Gaetsalwe Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

306
Learners
10
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Gaetsalwe Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

5 other schools in Ngaka Modiri Molema district, for comparison against Gaetsalwe Primary School.

  • Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than Gaetsalwe Primary School, 1,836 compared with 306; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gaetsalwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gaetsalwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Matlape Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gaetsalwe Primary School, 1,537 compared with 306, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,479 learners against Gaetsalwe Primary School's 306; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gaetsalwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gaetsalwe 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 Gaetsalwe Primary School's 306, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gaetsalwe Primary School, 1,347 compared with 306, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Makgobistad

And within Makgobistad itself, 2 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Maeyaeyane Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 95 learners against Gaetsalwe Primary School's 306, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mhelo Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 21 learners against Gaetsalwe Primary School's 306, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Gaetsalwe Primary School for 2027

Gaetsalwe 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
Makgobistadt Village, Makgobistadt, Mahikeng, 2747
Postal
P.o.box 10453, Makgobistad, 2750
Telephone
018 368 0025
EMIS number
600100392

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gaetsalwe 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 Gaetsalwe Primary School directly, on 018 368 0025, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gaetsalwe 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 Gaetsalwe Primary School the best school in Makgobistad?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gaetsalwe 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 Makgobistad besides Gaetsalwe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Makgobistad, including Maeyaeyane.
How big are the classes at Gaetsalwe Primary School?
Gaetsalwe Primary School reported 306 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Gaetsalwe Primary School?
No. Gaetsalwe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gaetsalwe Primary School a public or private school?
Gaetsalwe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gaetsalwe Primary School?
You can call 018 368 0025. It is located at Makgobistadt Village, Makgobistadt, Mahikeng, 2747.
Related

Related schools in Makgobistad

A few other schools in the Makgobistadt, Makgobistad area: