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Vlakpan Primary Primary School

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

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

In Retiefs Park, Lichtenburg, Vlakpan Primary Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

276
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Vlakpan Primary Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

Here is how Vlakpan Primary Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ngaka Modiri Molema district.

  • Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than Vlakpan Primary Primary School, 1,836 compared with 276; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vlakpan Primary Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vlakpan Primary Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Matlape Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vlakpan Primary Primary School, 1,537 compared with 276, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,479 learners against Vlakpan Primary Primary School's 276; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vlakpan Primary Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vlakpan Primary 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 Vlakpan Primary Primary School's 276, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vlakpan Primary Primary School, 1,347 compared with 276, 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 Vlakpan Primary Primary School, 1,836 compared with 276; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vlakpan Primary Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vlakpan Primary Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thabo Mpempe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vlakpan Primary Primary School, 1,333 compared with 276, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Rekgonne Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vlakpan Primary Primary School, 1,234 compared with 276; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vlakpan Primary Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vlakpan Primary Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • M.k. Rampine Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,195 learners against Vlakpan Primary Primary School's 276, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • High School Lichtenburg teaches considerably more learners than Vlakpan Primary Primary School, 951 compared with 276; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vlakpan Primary Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 98.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vlakpan Primary 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 Vlakpan Primary Primary School for 2027

Because Vlakpan Primary 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
Box 1011, Grootpan, Lichtenburg, 1747
Postal
P.o.box 1011, Lichtenburg, 2740
Telephone
014 543 9051
EMIS number
600102316

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vlakpan Primary 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 Vlakpan Primary Primary School directly, on 014 543 9051, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vlakpan Primary 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 Vlakpan Primary Primary School the best school in Lichtenburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Vlakpan Primary 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 Vlakpan Primary Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lichtenburg, including Gaetsho High School.
How big are the classes at Vlakpan Primary Primary School?
Vlakpan Primary Primary School reported 276 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Vlakpan Primary Primary School?
No. Vlakpan Primary Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Vlakpan Primary Primary School a public or private school?
Vlakpan Primary Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vlakpan Primary Primary School?
You can call 014 543 9051. It is located at Box 1011, Grootpan, Lichtenburg, 1747.
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