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Bana-Bathari School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · To Be Updated, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Bana-Bathari School is a public school based in To Be Updated, Polokwane. It currently teaches around 281 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Bana-Bathari School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In To Be Updated, Polokwane, Bana-Bathari School operates as a public school.

281
Learners
11
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bana-Bathari School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Bana-Bathari School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Here is how Bana-Bathari School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn South district.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bana-Bathari School, 2,633 compared with 281; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bana-Bathari School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bana-Bathari School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Bana-Bathari School, 2,010 compared with 281; 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 Bana-Bathari School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bana-Bathari School, 1,969 compared with 281; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bana-Bathari School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bana-Bathari School, 1,836 compared with 281; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bana-Bathari School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bana-Bathari School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bana-Bathari School, 1,821 compared with 281; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bana-Bathari School; 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 Bana-Bathari School, 2,633 compared with 281; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bana-Bathari School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bana-Bathari School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Bana-Bathari School, 2,010 compared with 281; 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 Bana-Bathari School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bana-Bathari School, 1,969 compared with 281; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bana-Bathari School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bana-Bathari School, 1,821 compared with 281; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bana-Bathari School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bana-Bathari School, 1,780 compared with 281; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bana-Bathari School; 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bana-Bathari School for 2027

As a public school, Bana-Bathari School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No. 859 Sebayeng Township
Postal
P O Box 638
Telephone
015 263 6120
EMIS number
923242552

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bana-Bathari 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 Bana-Bathari School directly, on 015 263 6120, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bana-Bathari 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Bana-Bathari School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bana-Bathari 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 Bana-Bathari School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Bana-Bathari School?
Bana-Bathari School reported 281 learners and 11 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 Bana-Bathari School?
Yes, Bana-Bathari School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Bana-Bathari School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Bana-Bathari School.
Is Bana-Bathari School a public or private school?
Bana-Bathari School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bana-Bathari School?
You can call 015 263 6120. It is located at Stand No. 859 Sebayeng Township.
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