Botshelo Primary School

Botshelo Primary School is a public primary school in Pudimong, Pudumong, 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 962 learners and 29 educators, about 33.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in North West (532 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 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 type	Public primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Specialisation	Comprehensive
Sector	Public
Quintile	1 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	No-fee school
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	962
Educators (2025)	29
Learners per educator	33.2 (province average 31.5)
EMIS number	600100216

Address and location

Street address	615 Rampolokeng Street, Pudimoe, Pudimoe, 6747
Postal address	Private Bag X24,pudimoe,8581
Suburb / area	Pudimong
Town	Pudumong
Province	North West
Education district	Dr Ruth S Mompati
Municipality	Greater Taung Local Municipality
Ward	63904005
Former department	Department of Education & Training(DET)

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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.