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Bakgalaka Primary School

Public primary school · Lephalale, Lephalale, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Bakgalaka Primary School is a public primary school in Lephalale. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

Located in Lephalale, Bakgalaka Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

621
Learners
16
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Bakgalaka Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Waterberg district

Here is how Bakgalaka Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Waterberg district.

  • Phagameng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,114 learners against Bakgalaka Primary School's 621; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bakgalaka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bakgalaka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,674 learners against Bakgalaka Primary School's 621, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,670 learners against Bakgalaka Primary School's 621; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bakgalaka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bakgalaka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Bakgalaka Primary School's 621; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bakgalaka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bakgalaka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ditheku Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bakgalaka Primary School, 1,575 compared with 621, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Lephalale

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

  • Lephalale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bakgalaka Primary School, 1,183 compared with 621, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Matshwara Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bakgalaka Primary School, 1,171 compared with 621; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bakgalaka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bakgalaka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ikitseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bakgalaka Primary School, 1,056 compared with 621, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bosveld Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 935 learners against Bakgalaka Primary School's 621, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Tshukudu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bakgalaka Primary School, 890 compared with 621, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Bakgalaka Primary School for 2027

Because Bakgalaka Primary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Shongoane 1; Villa Nora;
Postal
P.o. Box 546; Ellisras
Telephone
014 769 0008
EMIS number
921110037

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bakgalaka 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 Bakgalaka Primary School directly, on 014 769 0008, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bakgalaka 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 Bakgalaka Primary School the best school in Lephalale?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bakgalaka 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 Lephalale besides Bakgalaka Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lephalale, including Lephalale.
How big are the classes at Bakgalaka Primary School?
Bakgalaka Primary School reported 621 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Bakgalaka Primary School?
No. Bakgalaka Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Bakgalaka Primary School a public or private school?
Bakgalaka Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bakgalaka Primary School?
You can call 014 769 0008. It is located at Shongoane 1; Villa Nora;.
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