Public primary school

Motshabaesi Primary School

Basebo, Baseko, North West

Motshabaesi Primary School is a public primary school in Basebo, Baseko, 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 184 learners and 7 educators, about 26.3 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationComprehensive
SectorPublic
Quintile1 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)184
Educators (2025)7
Learners per educator26.3 (province average 31.5)
Fewer learners per educator than 67% of 350 similar schools
EMIS number600101444

Address and location

Street address71 Obakeng Village, Basebo, Rustenburg, 2747
Postal addressP.O.Box 39,basebo,2855
Suburb / areaBasebo
TownBaseko
ProvinceNorth West
Education districtBojanala
MunicipalityMoses Kotane Local Municipality
Ward63705001
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 Motshabaesi Primary School

Is Motshabaesi Primary School a public or private school?

Motshabaesi Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Motshabaesi 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 Motshabaesi Primary School?

184 learners and 7 educators (about 26.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 67% of 350 similar schools in North West.

What is the EMIS number of Motshabaesi Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 600101444.

Where is Motshabaesi Primary School?

71 Obakeng Village, Basebo, Rustenburg, 2747. It is in Basebo, Baseko, North West, in the Bojanala education district. Phone 079 513 1868.

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