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Obakeng Primary School

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

Welcome to Obakeng Primary School, a public primary school serving Weltevreden, Radituso. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Obakeng Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Obakeng Primary School is a public primary school in Weltevreden, Radituso. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

171
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

  • Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Obakeng Primary School's 171; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Obakeng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Obakeng 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 Obakeng Primary School's 171, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School teaches considerably more learners than Obakeng Primary School, 1,479 compared with 171; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Obakeng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Obakeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Madoda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Obakeng Primary School, 1,377 compared with 171, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against Obakeng Primary School's 171, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Radithuso

Zooming into Radithuso, here are 5 other schools to compare against Obakeng Primary School.

  • R.a. Kobue High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 626 learners against Obakeng Primary School's 171; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Obakeng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 74.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Obakeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Manno Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 391 learners against Obakeng Primary School's 171, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mooifontein Primary School is a similar size to Obakeng Primary School, with 211 learners against 171, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mahube Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Obakeng Primary School, at 146 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Medupe Primary Primary School is a similar size to Obakeng Primary School, with 130 learners against 171, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Obakeng Primary School for 2027

Because Obakeng 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
Stand No 11E, Weltevrede Village, Weltevrede Village, 3747
Postal
P.o.box 189, Radithuso, 2738
Telephone
083 550 7594
EMIS number
600101551

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Obakeng 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 Obakeng Primary School directly, on 083 550 7594, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Obakeng 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 Obakeng Primary School the best school in Radithuso?
No matric pass rate is on record for Obakeng 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 Radithuso besides Obakeng Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Radithuso, including R.a. Kobue High School.
How big are the classes at Obakeng Primary School?
Obakeng Primary School reported 171 learners and 7 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 Obakeng Primary School?
No. Obakeng Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Obakeng Primary School a public or private school?
Obakeng Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Obakeng Primary School?
You can call 083 550 7594. It is located at Stand No 11E, Weltevrede Village, Weltevrede Village, 3747.
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