Public primary school

Tshiamelo Primary

Itekeng Township, Biesiesvlei, North West

Tshiamelo Primary is a public primary school in Itekeng Township, Biesiesvlei, 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 1 044 learners and 30 educators, about 34.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in North West (532 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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
Quintile1 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 044
Educators (2025)30
Learners per educator34.8 (province average 31.5)
Fewer learners per educator than 19% of 350 similar schools
EMIS number600102231

Address and location

Street addressStand No. 57, Biesiesvlei, 1747
Postal addressP.O.Box 8,biesiesvlei,2755
Suburb / areaItekeng Township
TownBiesiesvlei
ProvinceNorth West
Education districtNgaka Modiri Molema
MunicipalityDitsobotla Local Municipality
Ward63804011
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 Tshiamelo Primary

Is Tshiamelo Primary a public or private school?

Tshiamelo Primary is a public primary school.

Does Tshiamelo Primary charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.

How many learners are at Tshiamelo Primary?

1 044 learners and 30 educators (about 34.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 19% of 350 similar schools in North West.

What is the EMIS number of Tshiamelo Primary?

Its EMIS number is 600102231.

Where is Tshiamelo Primary?

Stand No. 57, Biesiesvlei, 1747. It is in Itekeng Township, Biesiesvlei, North West, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. Phone 018 653 0047.

Schools near Tshiamelo Primary

Kgoke Lesabe Public School

Itekeng, Biesiesvlei, North West 446 m

PublicHigh schoolQuintile 1No fees
70.9% matric 2025

808 learners

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