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Phatsima Primary School

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

Phatsima Primary School is a public primary school based in Boikhutso, Lichtenburg. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Phatsima Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Boikhutso, Lichtenburg, Phatsima Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

948
Learners
29
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

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

  • Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than Phatsima Primary School, 1,836 compared with 948; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phatsima Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phatsima Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Matlape Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phatsima Primary School, 1,537 compared with 948, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,479 learners against Phatsima Primary School's 948; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phatsima Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phatsima Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Madoda Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,377 learners against Phatsima Primary School's 948, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phatsima Primary School, 1,347 compared with 948, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Lichtenburg

And within Lichtenburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than Phatsima Primary School, 1,836 compared with 948; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phatsima Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phatsima Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thabo Mpempe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phatsima Primary School, 1,333 compared with 948, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Rekgonne Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phatsima Primary School, at 1,234 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phatsima Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phatsima Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • M.k. Rampine Primary School is a similar size to Phatsima Primary School, with 1,195 learners against 948, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • High School Lichtenburg is a similar size to Phatsima Primary School, with 951 learners against 948; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phatsima Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 98.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phatsima Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Phatsima Primary School for 2027

Because Phatsima 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
386 Mojaki Street, Boikhutso, Lichtenburg, 1747
Postal
P.o.box 785, Lichtenburg, 2740
Telephone
018 634 8352
EMIS number
600101631

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phatsima 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 Phatsima Primary School directly, on 018 634 8352, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phatsima 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 Phatsima Primary School the best school in Lichtenburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phatsima 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 Lichtenburg besides Phatsima Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lichtenburg, including Gaetsho High School.
How big are the classes at Phatsima Primary School?
Phatsima Primary School reported 948 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Phatsima Primary School?
No. Phatsima Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Phatsima Primary School a public or private school?
Phatsima Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phatsima Primary School?
You can call 018 634 8352. It is located at 386 Mojaki Street, Boikhutso, Lichtenburg, 1747.
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