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Lekwene Primary School

Public primary school, comprehensive specialisation · Buxton Village, Norlim, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati district (Unknown circuit)

In Buxton Village, Norlim, Lekwene Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Lekwene Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Lekwene Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Buxton Village, Norlim. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

447
Learners
13
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lekwene Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Dr Ruth S Mompati district

Here is how Lekwene Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Dr Ruth S Mompati district.

  • Kwala-Kitso Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekwene Primary School, 1,736 compared with 447, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Le-Rona Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekwene Primary School, 1,661 compared with 447; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lekwene Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lekwene Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Itshupeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,542 learners against Lekwene Primary School's 447; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lekwene Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lekwene Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ikgomotseng Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,534 learners against Lekwene Primary School's 447, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ipelegeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lekwene Primary School, 1,532 compared with 447; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lekwene Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lekwene Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Norlim

Zooming into Norlim, here are 2 other schools to compare against Lekwene Primary School.

  • Gabobidiwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 668 learners against Lekwene Primary School's 447; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lekwene Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lekwene Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ganoke Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 94 learners against Lekwene Primary School's 447, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Lekwene Primary School for 2027

Lekwene 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
10183 Buxton, Buxton Village, Norlim, 2747
Postal
P.o.box 36, Norlim, 8583
Telephone
071 771 5307
EMIS number
600100853

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lekwene 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 Lekwene Primary School directly, on 071 771 5307, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lekwene 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 Lekwene Primary School the best school in Norlim?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lekwene 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 Norlim besides Lekwene Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Norlim, including Gabobidiwe High School.
How big are the classes at Lekwene Primary School?
Lekwene Primary School reported 447 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Lekwene Primary School?
No. Lekwene Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Lekwene Primary School a public or private school?
Lekwene Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lekwene Primary School?
You can call 071 771 5307. It is located at 10183 Buxton, Buxton Village, Norlim, 2747.
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