Public primary school

Lokgabeng Primary

Mokasa, Taung, North West

Lokgabeng Primary is a public primary school in Mokasa, Taung, 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 860 learners and 26 educators, about 33.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in North West (532 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationComprehensive
SectorPublic
Quintile2 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)860
Educators (2025)26
Learners per educator33.1 (province average 31.5)
Fewer learners per educator than 35% of 203 similar schools
EMIS number600100919

Address and location

Street address0052 Mokasa II Village, Mokasa, Taung, 6747
Postal addressP.O.Box 759,taung Station,8590
Suburb / areaMokasa
TownTaung
ProvinceNorth West
Education districtDr Ruth S Mompati
MunicipalityGreater Taung Local Municipality
Ward63904008
Former departmentDepartment of Education & Training(DET)

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 Lokgabeng Primary

Is Lokgabeng Primary a public or private school?

Lokgabeng Primary is a public primary school.

Does Lokgabeng Primary charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.

How many learners are at Lokgabeng Primary?

860 learners and 26 educators (about 33.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 35% of 203 similar schools in North West.

What is the EMIS number of Lokgabeng Primary?

Its EMIS number is 600100919.

Where is Lokgabeng Primary?

0052 Mokasa II Village, Mokasa, Taung, 6747. It is in Mokasa, Taung, North West, in the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. Phone 081 033 9887.

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