R.B. Dithupe Intermediate School

R.B. Dithupe Intermediate School is a public primary school in Lehurutshe, Lerato, North West, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 030 learners and 33 educators, about 31.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in North West (532 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. 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	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 030
Educators (2025)	33
Learners per educator	31.2 (province average 31.5)
EMIS number	600101694

Address and location

Street address	2125 Suping Street, Zeerust, Lehurutshe, 5747
Postal address	Private Bag X2038,lerato,2880
Suburb / area	Lehurutshe
Town	Lerato
Province	North West
Education district	Ngaka Modiri Molema
Municipality	Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality
Ward	63805013
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.