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Makgwe Primary School

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

In Bodibe, Itsoseng, Makgwe 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 Makgwe Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Makgwe Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Bodibe, Itsoseng. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

406
Learners
14
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Makgwe 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 Makgwe Primary School.

  • Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Makgwe Primary School's 406; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgwe 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 Makgwe Primary School's 406, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School teaches considerably more learners than Makgwe Primary School, 1,479 compared with 406; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Madoda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgwe Primary School, 1,377 compared with 406, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against Makgwe Primary School's 406, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Itsoseng

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

  • Bodibe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgwe Primary School, 853 compared with 406; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgwe Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tswelelopele High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 809 learners against Makgwe Primary School's 406; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgwe Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bophirima High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 789 learners against Makgwe Primary School's 406; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgwe Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Boiteko Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgwe Primary School, 768 compared with 406, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Baitshoki High School teaches considerably more learners than Makgwe Primary School, 695 compared with 406; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 59.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgwe 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 Makgwe Primary School for 2027

Because Makgwe Primary School 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
Dithwaneng Section, Bodibe Village, Itsoseng, 5747
Postal
P.o.box 481, Itsoseng, 2744
Telephone
083 626 8838
EMIS number
600101034

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makgwe 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 Makgwe Primary School directly, on 083 626 8838, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makgwe 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 Makgwe Primary School the best school in Itsoseng?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makgwe 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 Itsoseng besides Makgwe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Itsoseng, including Bodibe Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Makgwe Primary School?
Makgwe Primary School reported 406 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Makgwe Primary School?
No. Makgwe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Makgwe Primary School a public or private school?
Makgwe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makgwe Primary School?
You can call 083 626 8838. It is located at Dithwaneng Section, Bodibe Village, Itsoseng, 5747.
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