Mafikeng Primary School

Mafikeng Primary School is a public primary school in Golf View, Mafikeng, 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 1 040 learners and 30 educators, about 34.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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)	1 040
Educators (2025)	30
Learners per educator	34.7 (province average 31.5)
EMIS number	600104055

Address and location

Street address	Cnr Nelson Mandela & Shippard Street, Mahikeng, Mahikeng, 4747
Postal address	P.O.Box 211,mafikeng,2745
Suburb / area	Golf View
Town	Mafikeng
Province	North West
Education district	Ngaka Modiri Molema
Municipality	Mahikeng Local Municipality
Ward	63803007
Former department	New Education Department

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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.