Phenyo Botlhe
Groot Marico, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Phenyo Botlhe
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Phenyo Botlhe 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, Phenyo Botlhe 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
Phenyo Botlhe 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, Phenyo Botlhe reported a total enrollment of 822 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Phenyo Botlhe is situated in Groot Marico, 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 Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Jp 258 Wonderfontein, Groot- Marico, 3747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 242, Grootmarico, 2850.
Curriculum & Academics
Phenyo Botlhe is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Phenyo Botlhe 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 Phenyo Botlhe 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
Jp 258 Wonderfontein, Groot- Marico, 3747
Groot Marico, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 242, Grootmarico, 2850
Phone
+27 18 013 0330Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101634
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.