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Mathibestad Primary School

Public primary school, comprehensive specialisation · Mathibestad, Swartbooistad, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

Mathibestad Primary School is a public primary school in Mathibestad, Swartbooistad. 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 Mathibestad Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mathibestad, Swartbooistad, Mathibestad Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

504
Learners
14
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Mathibestad Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Bojanala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bojanala district with Mathibestad Primary School.

  • Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against Mathibestad Primary School's 504, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,146 learners against Mathibestad Primary School's 504; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathibestad Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathibestad Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thuto-Pele High School teaches considerably more learners than Mathibestad Primary School, 2,053 compared with 504; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathibestad Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathibestad Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,005 learners against Mathibestad Primary School's 504, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathibestad Primary School, 1,957 compared with 504; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathibestad Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathibestad Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Swartbooistad

And within Swartbooistad itself, 3 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Mahobotle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathibestad Primary School, 857 compared with 504, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Modimokwane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathibestad Primary School, 818 compared with 504, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Lepono Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 291 learners against Mathibestad Primary School's 504, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Mathibestad Primary School for 2027

Because Mathibestad 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
2047 Ditaung Section, Mathibestad, Mathibestad, 1747
Postal
P.o.box 999, Swartbooistad, 0418
Telephone
082 252 8899
EMIS number
600101141

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mathibestad 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 Mathibestad Primary School directly, on 082 252 8899, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mathibestad 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 Mathibestad Primary School the best school in Swartbooistad?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mathibestad 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 Swartbooistad besides Mathibestad Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Swartbooistad, including Mahobotle Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mathibestad Primary School?
Mathibestad Primary School reported 504 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Mathibestad Primary School?
No. Mathibestad Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mathibestad Primary School a public or private school?
Mathibestad Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mathibestad Primary School?
You can call 082 252 8899. It is located at 2047 Ditaung Section, Mathibestad, Mathibestad, 1747.
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