Public primary school

Photsaneng Primary School

Rustenburg, Photsaneng, North West

Photsaneng Primary School is a public primary school in Rustenburg, Photsaneng, 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 727 learners and 19 educators, about 38.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in North West (532 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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
Quintile3 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)727
Educators (2025)19
Learners per educator38.3 (province average 31.5)
Fewer learners per educator than 5% of 326 similar schools
EMIS number600101647

Address and location

Street addressE241 Station Section, Photsaneng, Rustenburg, 1747
Postal addressP.O.Box 181,photsaneng,0311
Suburb / areaRustenburg
TownPhotsaneng
ProvinceNorth West
Education districtBojanala
MunicipalityRustenburg Local Municipality
Ward63703033
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 Photsaneng Primary School

Is Photsaneng Primary School a public or private school?

Photsaneng Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Photsaneng Primary School charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.

How many learners are at Photsaneng Primary School?

727 learners and 19 educators (about 38.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 5% of 326 similar schools in North West.

What is the EMIS number of Photsaneng Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 600101647.

Where is Photsaneng Primary School?

E241 Station Section, Photsaneng, Rustenburg, 1747. It is in Rustenburg, Photsaneng, North West, in the Bojanala education district. Phone 078 651 4866.

Schools near Photsaneng Primary School

Tshukudu High School

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PublicHigh schoolQuintile 3No fees
85.9% matric 2025

1 203 learners084 245 3532

Platinum Primary School

Rustenburg, Bleskop, North West 2.4 km

PublicPrimaryQuintile 3No fees

456 learners014 598 1088

Tlhage Primary School

Thekwane, Photsaneng, North West 2.5 km

PublicPrimaryQuintile 3No fees

506 learners072 923 7018

Mfidikwe Primary School

Bleskop, Rustenburg, North West 3.7 km

PublicPrimaryQuintile 1No fees

908 learners076 114 2550

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