Public primary school

Makekeng Primary School

Syferskuil C, Radium, North West

Makekeng Primary School is a public primary school in Syferskuil C, Radium, North West, in the Bojanala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 796 learners and 22 educators, about 36.2 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)796
Educators (2025)22
Learners per educator36.2 (province average 31.5)
Fewer learners per educator than 10% of 203 similar schools
EMIS number600101021

Address and location

Street address969 Mhkondo Street, Syferskuil C, Warmbaths, 1747
Postal addressP.O.Box 93,radium,0483
Suburb / areaSyferskuil C
TownRadium
ProvinceNorth West
Education districtBojanala
MunicipalityMoretele Local Municipality
Ward63701003
Former departmentBophutatswana(BOP)

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 Makekeng Primary School

Is Makekeng Primary School a public or private school?

Makekeng Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Makekeng Primary School 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 Makekeng Primary School?

796 learners and 22 educators (about 36.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 10% of 203 similar schools in North West.

What is the EMIS number of Makekeng Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 600101021.

Where is Makekeng Primary School?

969 Mhkondo Street, Syferskuil C, Warmbaths, 1747. It is in Syferskuil C, Radium, North West, in the Bojanala education district. Phone 072 118 8670.

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Tiisetso Primary School

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Badumedi Secondary School

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