Onkabetse- Thuto
Setlagole, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Onkabetse- Thuto
Onkabetse- Thuto provides secondary school education as a public school in Setlagole, North West. The school is administered under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. In 2025, the school reported 1009 learners and 30 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Onkabetse- Thuto is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Onkabetse- Thuto 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
Onkabetse- Thuto 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, Onkabetse- Thuto reported a total enrollment of 1,009 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Onkabetse- Thuto is situated in Setlagole (Setlagole), 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 Ratlou Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Setlagole, Mafikeng, 2747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 755, Setlagole, 2773.
Curriculum & Academics
Onkabetse- Thuto is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Onkabetse- Thuto 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 Onkabetse- Thuto 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
Setlagole, Mafikeng, 2747
Setlagole, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 755, Setlagole, 2773
Phone
+27 18 392 9823Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600104097
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.