Mashilo-Matsho Primary School
Bela-bela, North West · Bojanala
About Mashilo-Matsho Primary School
In the not specified area of Bela-bela, North West, Mashilo-Matsho Primary School operates as a public primary school within the Bojanala education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 239 learners with a teaching staff of 10, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 24:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mashilo-Matsho Primary 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, Mashilo-Matsho Primary 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
Mashilo-Matsho Primary 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, Mashilo-Matsho Primary School reported a total enrollment of 239 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Mashilo-Matsho Primary School is situated in Bela-bela (Lebotloane), within the North West province. The school falls under the Bojanala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Bojanala District Municipality, under the Moretele Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 0001 Little Section, Lebotloane, 3747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1, Lebotloane, 0411.
Curriculum & Academics
Mashilo-Matsho Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mashilo-Matsho Primary School was historically administered under the Bophutatswana(bop) 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 Mashilo-Matsho Primary 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
0001 Little Section, Lebotloane, 3747
Bela-bela, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 1, Lebotloane, 0411
Phone
+27 79 209 1508Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101129
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.