Tlhabane West Primary School

Tlhabane West Primary School is a public primary school in Geelhoutpark, Rustenburg, North West, in the Bojanala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 361 learners and 44 educators, about 30.9 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
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 361
Educators (2025)	44
Learners per educator	30.9 (province average 31.5)
EMIS number	600105257

Address and location

Street address	4950 Moye Crescent Geelhoutpark Extension 9, Geelhoutpark, Rustenburg, 4747
Postal address	.
Suburb / area	Geelhoutpark
Town	Rustenburg
Province	North West
Education district	Bojanala
Municipality	Rustenburg 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.