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Makgabana Primary School
Madibe, Mmabatho, North West
Makgabana Primary School is a public primary school in Madibe, Mmabatho, 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 130 learners and 8 educators, about 16.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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) | 130 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 16.3 (province average 31.5) Fewer learners per educator than 93% of 350 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600104107 |
Address and location
| Street address | Madibe-Makgabana Village, Madibe-Makgabana, Mahikeng, 3747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 3012,mmabatho,2745 |
| Suburb / area | Madibe |
| Town | Mmabatho |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Ngaka Modiri Molema |
| Municipality | Mahikeng Local Municipality |
| Ward | 63803001 |
| 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 Makgabana Primary School
Is Makgabana Primary School a public or private school?
Makgabana Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Makgabana Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
How many learners are at Makgabana Primary School?
130 learners and 8 educators (about 16.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 93% of 350 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Makgabana Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 600104107.
Where is Makgabana Primary School?
Madibe-Makgabana Village, Madibe-Makgabana, Mahikeng, 3747. It is in Madibe, Mmabatho, North West, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. Phone 073 476 1222.
Schools near Makgabana Primary School
Taolelo Primary School
Riviera Park, Mafikeng, North West 5.1 km
Modiko Primary
Mahikeng, North West 7.2 km
Mococe Secondary School
Mmabatho, Mafikeng, North West 7.7 km
79.3% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.