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Marekwa Primary School

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

Marekwa Primary School is a public primary school in Motswedi. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Marekwa Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Motswedi, Marekwa Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

230
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Marekwa Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

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

  • Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than Marekwa Primary School, 1,836 compared with 230; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marekwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marekwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Matlape Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marekwa Primary School, 1,537 compared with 230, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,479 learners against Marekwa Primary School's 230; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marekwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marekwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Madoda Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,377 learners against Marekwa Primary School's 230, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marekwa Primary School, 1,347 compared with 230, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Motswedi

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

  • Motswedi High School teaches considerably more learners than Marekwa Primary School, 863 compared with 230; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marekwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marekwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Borakalalo Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 418 learners against Marekwa Primary School's 230, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Menwe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marekwa Primary School, 390 compared with 230, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lobatla Primary School is a similar size to Marekwa Primary School, with 254 learners against 230, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phatlhoso High School teaches fewer learners than Marekwa Primary School, 161 compared with 230; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marekwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marekwa Primary School 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 Marekwa Primary School for 2027

Because Marekwa 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
Next To Motswedi Post Office, , Motswedi, 6747
Postal
P.o.box 47, Motswedi, 2870
Telephone
018 365 1583
EMIS number
600101103

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Marekwa 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 Marekwa Primary School directly, on 018 365 1583, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Marekwa Primary School?
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 Marekwa Primary School the best school in Motswedi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Marekwa 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 Motswedi besides Marekwa Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Motswedi, including Motswedi High School.
How big are the classes at Marekwa Primary School?
Marekwa Primary School reported 230 learners and 8 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 Marekwa Primary School?
No. Marekwa Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Marekwa Primary School a public or private school?
Marekwa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Marekwa Primary School?
You can call 018 365 1583. It is located at Next To Motswedi Post Office, , Motswedi, 6747.
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