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Matlaba Primary School

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

Welcome to Matlaba Primary School, a public primary school serving Bodibe, Itsoseng. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Matlaba Primary School is a public primary school in Bodibe, Itsoseng. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

408
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Matlaba 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

Here is how Matlaba Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ngaka Modiri Molema district.

  • Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Matlaba Primary School's 408; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matlaba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matlaba 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 Matlaba Primary School's 408, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School teaches considerably more learners than Matlaba Primary School, 1,479 compared with 408; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matlaba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matlaba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Madoda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matlaba Primary School, 1,377 compared with 408, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against Matlaba Primary School's 408, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Itsoseng

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

  • Bodibe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matlaba Primary School, 853 compared with 408; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matlaba Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tswelelopele High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 809 learners against Matlaba Primary School's 408; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matlaba Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bophirima High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 789 learners against Matlaba Primary School's 408; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matlaba Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Boiteko Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matlaba Primary School, 768 compared with 408, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Baitshoki High School teaches considerably more learners than Matlaba Primary School, 695 compared with 408; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matlaba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 59.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matlaba 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 Matlaba Primary School for 2027

Because Matlaba 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
Kgoro Section, Bodibe Village, Itsoseng, 2747
Postal
Private Bag X20, Itsoseng, 2744
Telephone
076 155 7322
EMIS number
600101145

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matlaba 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 Matlaba Primary School directly, on 076 155 7322, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matlaba 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 Matlaba Primary School the best school in Itsoseng?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matlaba 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 Matlaba Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Itsoseng, including Bodibe Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Matlaba Primary School?
Matlaba Primary School reported 408 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Matlaba Primary School?
No. Matlaba Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Matlaba Primary School a public or private school?
Matlaba Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matlaba Primary School?
You can call 076 155 7322. It is located at Kgoro Section, Bodibe Village, Itsoseng, 2747.
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