Public primary school
Mokala Primary School
Setlagole, North West
Mokala Primary School is a public primary school in Setlagole, 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 762 learners and 19 educators, about 40.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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) | 762 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 40.1 (province average 31.5) Fewer learners per educator than 1% of 350 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600101312 |
Address and location
| Street address | Lopapeng Section, Setlagole, Setlagole, 1747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 238,stella,8650 |
| Town | Setlagole |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Ngaka Modiri Molema |
| Municipality | Ratlou Local Municipality |
| Ward | 63801008 |
| 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 Mokala Primary School
Is Mokala Primary School a public or private school?
Mokala Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Mokala 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 Mokala Primary School?
762 learners and 19 educators (about 40.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 1% of 350 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Mokala Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 600101312.
Where is Mokala Primary School?
Lopapeng Section, Setlagole, Setlagole, 1747. It is in Setlagole, North West, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district.
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.