Phakela Primary School

Phakela Primary School is a public primary school in Hartbeesfontein, North West, in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 410 learners and 12 educators, about 34.2 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
Sector	Public
Quintile	1 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	No-fee school
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	410
Educators (2025)	12
Learners per educator	34.2 (province average 31.5)
EMIS number	600105376

Address and location

Street address	Farm Werda, Hartbeesfontein, Hartbeesfontein, 1747
Postal address	.
Town	Hartbeesfontein
Province	North West
Education district	Dr Kenneth Kaunda
Municipality	Matlosana Local Municipality
Former department	New Education Department

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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.