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Public primary school
Mothusi Marumolwa Primary School
Mahikeng, Mahikeng South, North West
Mothusi Marumolwa Primary School is a public primary school in Mahikeng, Mahikeng South, North West, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 394 learners and 12 educators, about 32.8 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. In the 2025 matric exams, 94.7% of its 19 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
94.7% of the school's 19 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 21 | 95.5% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 31 | 18 | 58.1% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 19 | 18 | 94.7% | 88.5% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 394 |
| Educators (2025) | 12 |
| Learners per educator | 32.8 (province average 31.5) Fewer learners per educator than 33% of 350 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600105415 |
Address and location
| Street address | 10302 Matloding Village Mahikeng Mahikeng South 2791 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 50069 Mahikeng South |
| Suburb / area | Mahikeng |
| Town | Mahikeng South |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Ngaka Modiri Molema |
| Municipality | Mahikeng Local Municipality |
| 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 Mothusi Marumolwa Primary School
Is Mothusi Marumolwa Primary School a public or private school?
Mothusi Marumolwa Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Mothusi Marumolwa Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Mothusi Marumolwa Primary School's matric pass rate?
94.7% of its 19 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 95.5%, 2024 58.1%.
How many learners are at Mothusi Marumolwa Primary School?
394 learners and 12 educators (about 32.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 33% of 350 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Mothusi Marumolwa Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 600105415.
Where is Mothusi Marumolwa Primary School?
10302 Matloding Village Mahikeng Mahikeng South 2791. It is in Mahikeng, Mahikeng South, North West, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.