Public primary school

The Connie Minchin Primary School

Montshioa, Mmabatho, North West

The Connie Minchin Primary School is a public primary school in Montshioa, Mmabatho, 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 1 258 learners and 37 educators, about 34 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationComprehensive
SectorPublic
Quintile4 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 258
Educators (2025)37
Learners per educator34 (province average 31.5)
Fewer learners per educator than 9% of 70 similar schools
EMIS number600100250

Address and location

Street addressModiri Molema Road, Montshiwa, Mmabatho, 3747
Postal addressPrivate Bag X2030,mmabatho,2735
Suburb / areaMontshioa
TownMmabatho
ProvinceNorth West
Education districtNgaka Modiri Molema
MunicipalityMahikeng Local Municipality
Ward63803008
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 The Connie Minchin Primary School

Is The Connie Minchin Primary School a public or private school?

The Connie Minchin Primary School is a public primary school.

Does The Connie Minchin Primary School charge school fees?

It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.

How many learners are at The Connie Minchin Primary School?

1 258 learners and 37 educators (about 34 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 9% of 70 similar schools in North West.

What is the EMIS number of The Connie Minchin Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 600100250.

Where is The Connie Minchin Primary School?

Modiri Molema Road, Montshiwa, Mmabatho, 3747. It is in Montshioa, Mmabatho, North West, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. Phone 018 392 2423.

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