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Thutong Primary School

Public primary school, comprehensive specialisation · Setlopo - Utlwanang, Ratshidi, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Thutong Primary School, a public primary school serving Setlopo - Utlwanang, Ratshidi. 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 Thutong Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Thutong Primary School is a public primary school in Setlopo - Utlwanang, Ratshidi. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

749
Learners
22
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Thutong 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

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

  • Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Thutong Primary School's 749; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thutong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thutong 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 Thutong Primary School's 749, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School teaches considerably more learners than Thutong Primary School, 1,479 compared with 749; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thutong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thutong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Madoda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thutong Primary School, 1,377 compared with 749, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against Thutong Primary School's 749, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Ratshidi

Zooming into Ratshidi, here are 2 other schools to compare against Thutong Primary School.

  • Maselwanyane Sec. School is a similar size to Thutong Primary School, with 807 learners against 749; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thutong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thutong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lelokwane Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 143 learners against Thutong Primary School's 749, 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 Thutong Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Thutong Primary School takes part in North West's provincial learner registration drive for 2027, open from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Parents can find the process on the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page; the full North West School Application Process Guide sets out the documents needed and who to contact.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No.10387, Setlopo - Utlwanang, Mahikeng, 3747
Postal
P.o.box 202, Mafikeng, 2739
Telephone
087 153 3821
EMIS number
600102131

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thutong 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 Thutong Primary School directly, on 087 153 3821, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thutong 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 Thutong Primary School the best school in Ratshidi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thutong 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 Ratshidi besides Thutong Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Ratshidi, including Maselwanyane Sec. School.
How big are the classes at Thutong Primary School?
Thutong Primary School reported 749 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Thutong Primary School?
No. Thutong Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Thutong Primary School a public or private school?
Thutong Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thutong Primary School?
You can call 087 153 3821. It is located at Stand No.10387, Setlopo - Utlwanang, Mahikeng, 3747.
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