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Motlhatswa Primary School

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

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

Motlhatswa Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Itsoseng. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

261
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Motlhatswa 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 Motlhatswa Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ngaka Modiri Molema district.

  • Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Motlhatswa Primary School's 261; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motlhatswa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Motlhatswa 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 Motlhatswa Primary School's 261, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School teaches considerably more learners than Motlhatswa Primary School, 1,479 compared with 261; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motlhatswa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Motlhatswa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Madoda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motlhatswa Primary School, 1,377 compared with 261, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against Motlhatswa Primary School's 261, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Itsoseng

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

  • Bodibe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Motlhatswa Primary School, 853 compared with 261; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motlhatswa Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tswelelopele High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 809 learners against Motlhatswa Primary School's 261; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motlhatswa Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bophirima High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 789 learners against Motlhatswa Primary School's 261; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motlhatswa Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Boiteko Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motlhatswa Primary School, 768 compared with 261, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Baitshoki High School teaches considerably more learners than Motlhatswa Primary School, 695 compared with 261; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motlhatswa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 59.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Motlhatswa 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 Motlhatswa Primary School for 2027

Motlhatswa 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
4325 Zone 3, Itsoseng, Itsoseng, 5747
Postal
Private Bag X26, Itsoseng, 2744
Telephone
018 338 2366
EMIS number
600101436

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Motlhatswa 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 Motlhatswa Primary School directly, on 018 338 2366, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Motlhatswa 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 Motlhatswa Primary School the best school in Itsoseng?
No matric pass rate is on record for Motlhatswa 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 Motlhatswa Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Itsoseng, including Bodibe Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Motlhatswa Primary School?
Motlhatswa Primary School reported 261 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Motlhatswa Primary School?
No. Motlhatswa Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Motlhatswa Primary School a public or private school?
Motlhatswa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Motlhatswa Primary School?
You can call 018 338 2366. It is located at 4325 Zone 3, Itsoseng, Itsoseng, 5747.
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