Public primary school
Nthebe Primary
Tumahole, Parys, North West
Nthebe Primary is a public primary school in Tumahole, Parys, North West, in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 137 learners and 7 educators, about 19.6 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) | 137 |
| Educators (2025) | 7 |
| Learners per educator | 19.6 (province average 31.5) |
| EMIS number | 600101530 |
Address and location
| Street address | Lindequisdrift/Oorbietiesfontein, Vaaloewer, Potchefstroom, 1747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 1847,parys,9585 |
| Suburb / area | Tumahole |
| Town | Parys |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Dr Kenneth Kaunda |
| Municipality | Jb Marks Local Municipality |
| Ward | 64002001 |
| 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.
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.