Public primary school

Boitumelong Primary

Boitumelong Township, Bloemhof, North West

Boitumelong Primary is a public primary school in Boitumelong Township, Bloemhof, North West, in the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 940 learners and 28 educators, about 33.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in North West (532 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationComprehensive
SectorPublic
Quintile3 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)940
Educators (2025)28
Learners per educator33.6 (province average 31.5)
Fewer learners per educator than 44% of 326 similar schools
EMIS number600105131

Address and location

Street address3266 Mpolokeng Str, Boitumelong Township, Bloemhof, 3747
Postal addressP.O.Box 590,bloemhof,2660
Suburb / areaBoitumelong Township
TownBloemhof
ProvinceNorth West
Education districtDr Ruth S Mompati
MunicipalityLekwa-Teemane Local Municipality
Ward63906001
Former departmentNew Education Department

Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in North West open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

Questions about Boitumelong Primary

Is Boitumelong Primary a public or private school?

Boitumelong Primary is a public primary school.

Does Boitumelong Primary charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.

How many learners are at Boitumelong Primary?

940 learners and 28 educators (about 33.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 44% of 326 similar schools in North West.

What is the EMIS number of Boitumelong Primary?

Its EMIS number is 600105131.

Where is Boitumelong Primary?

3266 Mpolokeng Str, Boitumelong Township, Bloemhof, 3747. It is in Boitumelong Township, Bloemhof, North West, in the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. Phone 053 432 0213.

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Matlhajaneng Primary School

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Thutolore Secondary School

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Gaopalelwe Secondary School

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PublicHigh schoolQuintile 2No fees
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Vaaloewer Combined School

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PublicHigh schoolQuintile 3No fees
93.1% matric 2025

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Bloemhof Primary School

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.