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Menwe Primary School

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

In Borakalalo Village, Motswedi, Menwe 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 Menwe Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Menwe Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Borakalalo Village, Motswedi. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

390
Learners
13
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Menwe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ngaka Modiri Molema district with Menwe Primary School.

  • Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Menwe Primary School's 390; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Menwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Menwe 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 Menwe Primary School's 390, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School teaches considerably more learners than Menwe Primary School, 1,479 compared with 390; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Menwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Menwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Madoda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Menwe Primary School, 1,377 compared with 390, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against Menwe Primary School's 390, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Motswedi

Zooming into Motswedi, here are 5 other schools to compare against Menwe Primary School.

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

Menwe Primary School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Puana Section, Borakalalo Village, Motswedi, 2747
Postal
P.o.box 65, Motswedi, 2870
Telephone
073 934 3782
EMIS number
600101186

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Menwe 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 Menwe Primary School directly, on 073 934 3782, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Menwe 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 Menwe Primary School the best school in Motswedi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Menwe 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 Menwe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Motswedi, including Motswedi High School.
How big are the classes at Menwe Primary School?
Menwe Primary School reported 390 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Menwe Primary School?
No. Menwe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Menwe Primary School a public or private school?
Menwe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Menwe Primary School?
You can call 073 934 3782. It is located at Puana Section, Borakalalo Village, Motswedi, 2747.
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