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Primary School Lichtenburg

Public primary school, comprehensive specialisation · Retiefs Park, Lichtenburg, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Primary School Lichtenburg, a public primary school serving Retiefs Park, Lichtenburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 583 learners.

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Primary School Lichtenburg is a public primary school in Retiefs Park, Lichtenburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

583
Learners
27
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Primary School Lichtenburg sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Primary School Lichtenburg for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

Here is how Primary School Lichtenburg compares with 5 other schools listed under Ngaka Modiri Molema district.

  • Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Primary School Lichtenburg's 583; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Lichtenburg; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Lichtenburg doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Matlape Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,537 learners against Primary School Lichtenburg's 583, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Lichtenburg, 1,479 compared with 583; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Lichtenburg; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Lichtenburg doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Madoda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Lichtenburg, 1,377 compared with 583, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against Primary School Lichtenburg's 583, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Lichtenburg

Zooming into Lichtenburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Primary School Lichtenburg.

  • Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Primary School Lichtenburg's 583; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Lichtenburg; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Lichtenburg doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thabo Mpempe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,333 learners against Primary School Lichtenburg's 583, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Rekgonne Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,234 learners against Primary School Lichtenburg's 583; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Lichtenburg; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Lichtenburg doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • M.k. Rampine Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Lichtenburg, 1,195 compared with 583, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • High School Lichtenburg is noticeably bigger, teaching 951 learners against Primary School Lichtenburg's 583; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Lichtenburg; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 98.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Lichtenburg doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Primary School Lichtenburg for 2027

As a public school, Primary School Lichtenburg takes part in North West's provincial learner registration drive for 2027, open from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Parents can find the process on the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page; the full North West School Application Process Guide sets out the documents needed and who to contact.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
H/V Greeff En Buchananstr, Lichtenburg, Lichtenburg, 1747
Postal
P.o.box 83, Lichtenburg, 2740
Telephone
018 632 4619
Website
laerskoollichtenburg.co.za
Email
navrae@lichlaer.co.za
EMIS number
600100903

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Lichtenburg?
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 Primary School Lichtenburg directly, on 018 632 4619, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Lichtenburg?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Primary School Lichtenburg the best school in Lichtenburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Lichtenburg 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 Lichtenburg besides Primary School Lichtenburg?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lichtenburg, including Gaetsho High School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Lichtenburg?
Primary School Lichtenburg reported 583 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Primary School Lichtenburg?
Yes, Primary School Lichtenburg 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 Primary School Lichtenburg a public or private school?
Primary School Lichtenburg is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Lichtenburg?
You can call 018 632 4619. It is located at H/V Greeff En Buchananstr, Lichtenburg, Lichtenburg, 1747.
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