Public primary school

Signal-Hill-Primary

Signal Hill, Mafikeng, North West

Signal-Hill-Primary is a public primary school in Signal Hill, Mafikeng, 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 1 075 learners and 29 educators, about 37.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in North West (532 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationComprehensive
SectorPublic
Quintile2 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 075
Educators (2025)29
Learners per educator37.1 (province average 31.5)
Fewer learners per educator than 4% of 203 similar schools
EMIS number600101996

Address and location

Street address10147 Signal Hill Village, Mafikeng, Mafikeng, 1747
Postal addressP.O.Box 383,mafikeng,2745
Suburb / areaSignal Hill
TownMafikeng
ProvinceNorth West
Education districtNgaka Modiri Molema
MunicipalityMahikeng Local Municipality
Ward63803028
Former departmentNew Education Department

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 Signal-Hill-Primary

Is Signal-Hill-Primary a public or private school?

Signal-Hill-Primary is a public primary school.

Does Signal-Hill-Primary charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.

How many learners are at Signal-Hill-Primary?

1 075 learners and 29 educators (about 37.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 4% of 203 similar schools in North West.

What is the EMIS number of Signal-Hill-Primary?

Its EMIS number is 600101996.

Where is Signal-Hill-Primary?

10147 Signal Hill Village, Mafikeng, Mafikeng, 1747. It is in Signal Hill, Mafikeng, North West, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. Phone 018 011 3632.

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