Public primary school

Makgabetloane Primary School

Motseng Section, Jericho, North West

Makgabetloane Primary School is a public primary school in Motseng Section, Jericho, 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 142 learners and 9 educators, about 15.8 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationComprehensive
SectorPublic
Quintile1 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)142
Educators (2025)9
Learners per educator15.8 (province average 31.5)
Fewer learners per educator than 94% of 350 similar schools
EMIS number600101022

Address and location

Street addressStand No 458, Motseng Section, Makgabetloane Village, 3747
Postal addressP.O.Box 580,jericho,0189
Suburb / areaMotseng Section
TownJericho
ProvinceNorth West
Education districtBojanala
MunicipalityMoretele Local Municipality
Ward63702002
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 Makgabetloane Primary School

Is Makgabetloane Primary School a public or private school?

Makgabetloane Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Makgabetloane 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 Makgabetloane Primary School?

142 learners and 9 educators (about 15.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 94% of 350 similar schools in North West.

What is the EMIS number of Makgabetloane Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 600101022.

Where is Makgabetloane Primary School?

Stand No 458, Motseng Section, Makgabetloane Village, 3747. It is in Motseng Section, Jericho, North West, in the Bojanala education district. Phone 073 384 6269.

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