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Thabo Mpempe Primary School

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

Thabo Mpempe Primary School is a public primary school based in 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 Thabo Mpempe Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Lichtenburg, Thabo Mpempe Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

1,333
Learners
37
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Thabo Mpempe 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 Thabo Mpempe Primary School.

  • Gaetsho High School is a similar size to Thabo Mpempe Primary School, with 1,836 learners against 1,333; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabo Mpempe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabo Mpempe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Matlape Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thabo Mpempe Primary School, at 1,537 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School is a similar size to Thabo Mpempe Primary School, with 1,479 learners against 1,333; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabo Mpempe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabo Mpempe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Madoda Primary School is a similar size to Thabo Mpempe Primary School, with 1,377 learners against 1,333, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thabo Mpempe Primary School, at 1,347 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Lichtenburg

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

  • Gaetsho High School is a similar size to Thabo Mpempe Primary School, with 1,836 learners against 1,333; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabo Mpempe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabo Mpempe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Rekgonne Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thabo Mpempe Primary School, at 1,234 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabo Mpempe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabo Mpempe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • M.k. Rampine Primary School is a similar size to Thabo Mpempe Primary School, with 1,195 learners against 1,333, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • High School Lichtenburg is a similar size to Thabo Mpempe Primary School, with 951 learners against 1,333; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabo Mpempe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 98.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabo Mpempe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phatsima Primary School is a similar size to Thabo Mpempe Primary School, with 948 learners against 1,333, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Thabo Mpempe Primary School for 2027

Thabo Mpempe 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
4934 Extension 3, Boikhutso Location, Lichtenburg, 1747
Postal
Null
Telephone
082 551 9762
EMIS number
600105402

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thabo Mpempe 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 Thabo Mpempe Primary School directly, on 082 551 9762, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thabo Mpempe 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 Thabo Mpempe Primary School the best school in Lichtenburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thabo Mpempe 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 Thabo Mpempe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lichtenburg, including Gaetsho High School.
How big are the classes at Thabo Mpempe Primary School?
Thabo Mpempe Primary School reported 1,333 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Thabo Mpempe Primary School?
No. Thabo Mpempe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Thabo Mpempe Primary School a public or private school?
Thabo Mpempe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thabo Mpempe Primary School?
You can call 082 551 9762. It is located at 4934 Extension 3, Boikhutso Location, Lichtenburg, 1747.
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