Cvo School Lichtenburg
Retiefs Park, Lichtenburg, North West 258 m
Public primary school
Lichtenburg Primary School {english}
Retiefpark, Lichtenburg, North West
Lichtenburg Primary School {english} is a public primary school in Retiefpark, Lichtenburg, North West, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 571 learners and 18 educators, about 31.7 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in North West (532 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 571 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 31.7 (province average 31.5) Fewer learners per educator than 20% of 70 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600100906 |
Address and location
| Street address | Wouter Road, Retiefpark, Lichtenburg, 1747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 165,lichtenburg,2745 |
| Suburb / area | Retiefpark |
| Town | Lichtenburg |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Ngaka Modiri Molema |
| Municipality | Ditsobotla Local Municipality |
| Ward | 63804005 |
| Former department | New 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 Lichtenburg Primary School {english}
Is Lichtenburg Primary School {english} a public or private school?
Lichtenburg Primary School {english} is a public primary school.
Does Lichtenburg Primary School {english} charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
How many learners are at Lichtenburg Primary School {english}?
571 learners and 18 educators (about 31.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 20% of 70 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Lichtenburg Primary School {english}?
Its EMIS number is 600100906.
Where is Lichtenburg Primary School {english}?
Wouter Road, Retiefpark, Lichtenburg, 1747. It is in Retiefpark, Lichtenburg, North West, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. Phone 018 632 4491.
Schools near Lichtenburg Primary School {english}
Hoerskool Lichtenburg
Retiefs Park, Lichtenburg, North West 554 m
98.1% matric 2025Laerskool Lichtenburg
Retiefs Park, Lichtenburg, North West 1.3 km
Laerskool Burgersdorp
Retiefs Park, Lichtenburg, North West 2.9 km
Shukran Primary School
Shukran, Lichtenburg, North West 3.1 km
Blydeville Intermediate School
Blydeville, Lichtenburg, North West 3.9 km
Yusuf Dadoo Memorial Primary School
Kieserville, North West 4.0 km
Phatsima Primary School
Boikhutso, Lichtenburg, North West 4.9 km
Gaetsho High School
Boikhutso, Lichtenburg, North West 5.3 km
89.5% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.