Sol Plaatje Primary
Unit6, Ngaka Modiri Molema, North West
What kind of school is Sol Plaatje Primary?
Sol Plaatje Primary is a public primary school in Unit6, within the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district of the North West. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,347 enrolled learners and 42 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1. It is classified as Quintile 4 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.
What You Should Know
Fee-charging school
As a Quintile 4 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.
Large school
This school has 1,347 enrolled learners.
What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Sol Plaatje Primary?
How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.
Fewer learners per educator than 17% of similar schools
(Q4 Primary schools in North West)
Distance to Major Centres
Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)
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What other schools are near Sol Plaatje Primary?
Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.
Fewer learners per educator than 31% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 24% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 71% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 0% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 9% of similar schools
Schools serving similar communities
Other primary schools in North West with Quintile 4.
Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Sol Plaatje Primary.
Fewer learners per educator than 9% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 14% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 29% of similar schools
Frequently Asked Questions
School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology
Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.