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Retlametswe Special School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Mafikeng, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)

In Mafikeng, 99, Retlametswe Special School operates as a public school. The school's roll stands at roughly 182 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Retlametswe Special School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Retlametswe Special School is a public school serving families in and around Mafikeng, 99.

182
Learners
17
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Retlametswe Special School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Retlametswe Special School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ngaka Modiri Molema district with Retlametswe Special School.

  • Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Retlametswe Special School's 182; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Retlametswe Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Retlametswe Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Matlape Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,537 learners against Retlametswe Special School's 182; is a public primary school, a different phase than Retlametswe Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School teaches considerably more learners than Retlametswe Special School, 1,479 compared with 182; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Retlametswe Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Retlametswe Special School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Madoda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Retlametswe Special School, 1,377 compared with 182; is a public primary school, a different phase than Retlametswe Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against Retlametswe Special School's 182; is a public primary school, a different phase than Retlametswe Special School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Retlametswe Special School for 2027

Retlametswe Special 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
1204 Jameson Avenue, Mafikeng Mafikeng, 2545
Postal
Po Box 3664, Mmabatho, Mafikeng, 2745
Telephone
018 381 0313
EMIS number
600102400

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Retlametswe Special 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 Retlametswe Special School directly, on 018 381 0313, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Retlametswe Special 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Retlametswe Special School the best school in Ngaka Modiri Molema?
No matric pass rate is on record for Retlametswe Special 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 Ngaka Modiri Molema besides Retlametswe Special School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ngaka Modiri Molema.
How big are the classes at Retlametswe Special School?
Retlametswe Special School reported 182 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Retlametswe Special School?
Yes, Retlametswe Special School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Retlametswe Special School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Retlametswe Special School.
Is Retlametswe Special School a public or private school?
Retlametswe Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Retlametswe Special School?
You can call 018 381 0313. It is located at 1204 Jameson Avenue, Mafikeng Mafikeng, 2545.