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Alf Makaleng Primary School

Public primary school · Seshego, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Alf Makaleng Primary School is a public primary school in Seshego, Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Alf Makaleng Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Seshego, Polokwane, Alf Makaleng Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,513
Learners
36
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Alf Makaleng Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Here is how Alf Makaleng Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn South district.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Alf Makaleng Primary School, 2,633 compared with 1,513; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alf Makaleng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alf Makaleng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy is a similar size to Alf Makaleng Primary School, with 2,010 learners against 1,513; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 95.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alf Makaleng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alf Makaleng Primary School, at 1,969 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alf Makaleng Primary School, at 1,836 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alf Makaleng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alf Makaleng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nirvana Primary School is a similar size to Alf Makaleng Primary School, with 1,821 learners against 1,513, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

And within Polokwane itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Alf Makaleng Primary School, 2,633 compared with 1,513; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alf Makaleng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alf Makaleng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy is a similar size to Alf Makaleng Primary School, with 2,010 learners against 1,513; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 95.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alf Makaleng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alf Makaleng Primary School, at 1,969 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is a similar size to Alf Makaleng Primary School, with 1,821 learners against 1,513, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is a similar size to Alf Makaleng Primary School, with 1,780 learners against 1,513, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Alf Makaleng Primary School for 2027

Alf Makaleng Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
557 Zone 2; Seshego;472;
Postal
P.o. Box 63079; Seshego
Telephone
015 223 1871
EMIS number
922220026
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Alf Makaleng Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Alf Makaleng Primary School directly, on 015 223 1871, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Alf Makaleng Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Alf Makaleng Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Alf Makaleng Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Alf Makaleng Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Alf Makaleng Primary School?
Alf Makaleng Primary School reported 1,513 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Alf Makaleng Primary School?
No. Alf Makaleng Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Alf Makaleng Primary School a public or private school?
Alf Makaleng Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Alf Makaleng Primary School?
You can call 015 223 1871. It is located at 557 Zone 2; Seshego;472;.
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