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Lichtenburg Primary School {English}

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

Lichtenburg Primary School {English} is a public primary school based in Retiefpark, Lichtenburg. It currently teaches around 571 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Lichtenburg Primary School {English}, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Retiefpark, Lichtenburg, Lichtenburg Primary School {English} operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

571
Learners
18
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lichtenburg Primary School {English} 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 Lichtenburg Primary School {English} 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 Lichtenburg Primary School {English}.

  • Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than Lichtenburg Primary School {English}, 1,836 compared with 571; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lichtenburg Primary School {English}; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lichtenburg Primary School {English} doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Matlape Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lichtenburg Primary School {English}, 1,537 compared with 571, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,479 learners against Lichtenburg Primary School {English}'s 571; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lichtenburg Primary School {English}; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lichtenburg Primary School {English} doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Madoda Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,377 learners against Lichtenburg Primary School {English}'s 571, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lichtenburg Primary School {English}, 1,347 compared with 571, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Lichtenburg

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

  • Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than Lichtenburg Primary School {English}, 1,836 compared with 571; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lichtenburg Primary School {English}; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lichtenburg Primary School {English} doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thabo Mpempe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lichtenburg Primary School {English}, 1,333 compared with 571, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Rekgonne Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lichtenburg Primary School {English}, 1,234 compared with 571; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lichtenburg Primary School {English}; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lichtenburg Primary School {English} doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • M.k. Rampine Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,195 learners against Lichtenburg Primary School {English}'s 571, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • High School Lichtenburg teaches considerably more learners than Lichtenburg Primary School {English}, 951 compared with 571; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lichtenburg Primary School {English}; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 98.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lichtenburg Primary School {English} doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Lichtenburg Primary School {English} for 2027

Because Lichtenburg Primary School {English} is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Wouter Road, Retiefpark, Lichtenburg, 1747
Postal
P.o.box 165, Lichtenburg, 2745
Telephone
018 632 4491
Website
lichtenburgenglishprimary.co.za
Email
lichtenburgprimaryschool20@gmail.com
EMIS number
600100906

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lichtenburg Primary School {English}?
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 Lichtenburg Primary School {English} directly, on 018 632 4491, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lichtenburg Primary School {English}?
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 Lichtenburg Primary School {English} the best school in Lichtenburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lichtenburg Primary School {English} 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 Lichtenburg Primary School {English}?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lichtenburg, including Gaetsho High School.
How big are the classes at Lichtenburg Primary School {English}?
Lichtenburg Primary School {English} reported 571 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Lichtenburg Primary School {English}?
Yes, Lichtenburg Primary School {English} 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 Lichtenburg Primary School {English} a public or private school?
Lichtenburg Primary School {English} is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lichtenburg Primary School {English}?
You can call 018 632 4491. It is located at Wouter Road, Retiefpark, Lichtenburg, 1747.
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