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Borolelo Primary School

Public primary school · Swartruggens, North West · Bojanala district (Retladirela circuit)

Borolelo Primary School is a public primary school based in Swartruggens. Around 695 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Swartruggens, Borolelo Primary School operates as a public primary school.

695
Learners
15
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Borolelo Primary School is a fee-charging school. 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 Borolelo Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Bojanala district

Here is how Borolelo Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bojanala district.

  • Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against Borolelo Primary School's 695, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,146 learners against Borolelo Primary School's 695; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Borolelo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Borolelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thuto-Pele High School teaches considerably more learners than Borolelo Primary School, 2,053 compared with 695; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Borolelo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Borolelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,005 learners against Borolelo Primary School's 695, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Borolelo Primary School, 1,957 compared with 695; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Borolelo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Borolelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Swartruggens

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

  • Reebone Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Borolelo Primary School, 1,233 compared with 695; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Borolelo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 64.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Borolelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgetleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Borolelo Primary School, 1,150 compared with 695, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Bogatsu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Borolelo Primary School, at 617 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sewagodimo Technical And Commercial High School is a similar size to Borolelo Primary School, with 553 learners against 695; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Borolelo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Borolelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Swartruggens Intermediate School teaches fewer learners than Borolelo Primary School, 412 compared with 695; is a public combined school, a different phase than Borolelo Primary 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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Borolelo Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Borolelo Primary School takes part in North West's provincial learner registration drive for 2027, open from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Parents can find the process on the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page; the full North West School Application Process Guide sets out the documents needed and who to contact.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
676 Akanyang Street
EMIS number
600105547

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Borolelo Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Borolelo Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the North West education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Borolelo 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 Borolelo Primary School the best school in Swartruggens?
No matric pass rate is on record for Borolelo 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 Swartruggens besides Borolelo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Swartruggens, including Reebone Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Borolelo Primary School?
Borolelo Primary School reported 695 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 46 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 Borolelo Primary School?
Yes, Borolelo Primary 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.
Is Borolelo Primary School a public or private school?
Borolelo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Borolelo Primary School?
It is located at 676 Akanyang Street.
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