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Botlokwa School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Dwaarsriver, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Botlokwa School is a public school based in Dwaarsriver, Polokwane. It currently teaches around 231 learners.

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

In Dwaarsriver, Polokwane, Botlokwa School operates as a public school.

231
Learners
16
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Botlokwa 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 Botlokwa School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn North district with Botlokwa School.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Botlokwa School's 231; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Botlokwa School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Botlokwa School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Botlokwa School's 231; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Botlokwa School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Botlokwa School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Botlokwa School's 231; is a public primary school, a different phase than Botlokwa School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Botlokwa School's 231; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Botlokwa School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Botlokwa School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Botlokwa School, 1,254 compared with 231; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Botlokwa School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Botlokwa School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Botlokwa School, 2,633 compared with 231; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Botlokwa School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Botlokwa School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Botlokwa School, 2,010 compared with 231; 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 Botlokwa School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Botlokwa School, 1,969 compared with 231; is a public primary school, a different phase than Botlokwa School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Botlokwa School, 1,821 compared with 231; is a public primary school, a different phase than Botlokwa School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Botlokwa School, 1,780 compared with 231; is a public primary school, a different phase than Botlokwa 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 Botlokwa School for 2027

Botlokwa 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
Ramatjowe Village
Postal
P O Box 1292
Telephone
015 527 0450
EMIS number
993303400
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Botlokwa 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 Botlokwa School directly, on 015 527 0450, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Botlokwa 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 Botlokwa School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Botlokwa 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 Botlokwa School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Botlokwa School?
Botlokwa School reported 231 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Botlokwa School?
Yes, Botlokwa 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 Botlokwa School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Botlokwa School.
Is Botlokwa School a public or private school?
Botlokwa School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Botlokwa School?
You can call 015 527 0450. It is located at Ramatjowe Village.
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