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Arethabeng Primary School

Public primary school · Sectionb, Groblersdal, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Arethabeng Primary School, a public primary school serving Sectionb, Groblersdal. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Arethabeng Primary School is a public primary school in Sectionb, Groblersdal. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

211
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Arethabeng Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sekhukhune East district with Arethabeng Primary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Arethabeng Primary School's 211; is a public combined school, a different phase than Arethabeng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arethabeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Arethabeng Primary School, 2,042 compared with 211; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arethabeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Arethabeng Primary School, 1,875 compared with 211, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Arethabeng Primary School's 211, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Arethabeng Primary School's 211; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Arethabeng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arethabeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Groblersdal

Zooming into Groblersdal, here are 5 other schools to compare against Arethabeng Primary School.

  • Baropodi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,446 learners against Arethabeng Primary School's 211, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Arethabeng Primary School, 1,394 compared with 211, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Arethabeng Primary School, 1,354 compared with 211, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Refilwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,285 learners against Arethabeng Primary School's 211; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Arethabeng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arethabeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngwanamatlang Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Arethabeng Primary School, 1,271 compared with 211; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Arethabeng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arethabeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Arethabeng Primary School for 2027

Arethabeng 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
Vergelegen; Jane Furse;
Postal
P.o. Box 315; Jane Furse1085
Telephone
082 207 3833
EMIS number
925661580

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Arethabeng 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 Arethabeng Primary School directly, on 082 207 3833, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Arethabeng Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Arethabeng Primary School the best school in Groblersdal?
No matric pass rate is on record for Arethabeng 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 Groblersdal besides Arethabeng Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Groblersdal, including Baropodi.
How big are the classes at Arethabeng Primary School?
Arethabeng Primary School reported 211 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Arethabeng Primary School?
No. Arethabeng Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Arethabeng Primary School a public or private school?
Arethabeng Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Arethabeng Primary School?
You can call 082 207 3833. It is located at Vergelegen; Jane Furse;.
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