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Public primary school
Nthapelang Primary School
Matolong Village, Taung Station, North West
Nthapelang Primary School is a public primary school in Matolong Village, Taung Station, North West, in the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 201 learners and 7 educators, about 28.7 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) | 201 |
| Educators (2025) | 7 |
| Learners per educator | 28.7 (province average 31.5) Fewer learners per educator than 57% of 350 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600101529 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No. 137e, Matolong Village, Taung, 1747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 484,taung Station,8580 |
| Suburb / area | Matolong Village |
| Town | Taung Station |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Dr Ruth S Mompati |
| Municipality | Greater Taung Local Municipality |
| Ward | 63904011 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Nthapelang Primary School
Is Nthapelang Primary School a public or private school?
Nthapelang Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Nthapelang 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 Nthapelang Primary School?
201 learners and 7 educators (about 28.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 57% of 350 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Nthapelang Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 600101529.
Where is Nthapelang Primary School?
Stand No. 137e, Matolong Village, Taung, 1747. It is in Matolong Village, Taung Station, North West, in the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. Phone 078 881 7627.
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