Letsopa Public School
Ottosdal, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Letsopa Public School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Letsopa Public School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Letsopa Public School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Letsopa Public School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Letsopa Public School reported a total enrollment of 853 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Letsopa Public School is situated in Ottosdal (Letsopa), within the North West province. The school falls under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, under the Tswaing Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 454 Matebesi Street, Ottosdal, 5747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 164, Ottosdal, 2610.
Curriculum & Academics
Letsopa Public School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Letsopa Public School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the North West Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Letsopa Public School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
454 Matebesi Street, Ottosdal, 5747
Ottosdal, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 164, Ottosdal, 2610
Phone
+27 18 571 0281Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600100902
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.