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Legae Thuto Primary School

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

Welcome to Legae Thuto Primary School, a public primary school serving Retiefs Park, Lichtenburg. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Legae Thuto Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Legae Thuto Primary School is a public primary school in Retiefs Park, Lichtenburg. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

842
Learners
28
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Legae Thuto Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

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

  • Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Legae Thuto Primary School's 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Legae Thuto Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Legae Thuto Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Matlape Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,537 learners against Legae Thuto Primary School's 842, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School teaches considerably more learners than Legae Thuto Primary School, 1,479 compared with 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Legae Thuto Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Legae Thuto Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Madoda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Legae Thuto Primary School, 1,377 compared with 842, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against Legae Thuto Primary School's 842, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Lichtenburg

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

  • Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Legae Thuto Primary School's 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Legae Thuto Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Legae Thuto Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thabo Mpempe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,333 learners against Legae Thuto Primary School's 842, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Rekgonne Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,234 learners against Legae Thuto Primary School's 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Legae Thuto Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Legae Thuto Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • M.k. Rampine Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Legae Thuto Primary School, 1,195 compared with 842, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • High School Lichtenburg sits in roughly the same size range as Legae Thuto Primary School, at 951 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Legae Thuto Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 98.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Legae Thuto Primary School 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 Legae Thuto Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Legae Thuto Primary School 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
1231 Lebetsa Street, Boikhutso Location, Lichtenburg, 2747
Postal
P.o.box 1096, Lichtenburg, 2740
Telephone
018 634 8397
EMIS number
600100838

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Legae Thuto 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 Legae Thuto Primary School directly, on 018 634 8397, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Legae Thuto Primary School?
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 Legae Thuto Primary School the best school in Lichtenburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Legae Thuto 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 Lichtenburg besides Legae Thuto Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lichtenburg, including Gaetsho High School.
How big are the classes at Legae Thuto Primary School?
Legae Thuto Primary School reported 842 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Legae Thuto Primary School?
No. Legae Thuto Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Legae Thuto Primary School a public or private school?
Legae Thuto Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Legae Thuto Primary School?
You can call 018 634 8397. It is located at 1231 Lebetsa Street, Boikhutso Location, Lichtenburg, 2747.
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