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Botlokwa Primary School

Public primary school · Matoks, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

In Matoks, Polokwane, Botlokwa Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Botlokwa Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Botlokwa Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Matoks, Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

316
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Botlokwa 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

Capricorn North district

5 other schools in Capricorn North district, for comparison against Botlokwa Primary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Botlokwa Primary School, 1,801 compared with 316; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Botlokwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Botlokwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Botlokwa Primary School, 1,637 compared with 316; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Botlokwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Botlokwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maphetsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Botlokwa Primary School, 1,466 compared with 316, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Botlokwa Primary School, 1,342 compared with 316; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Botlokwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Botlokwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nare Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,254 learners against Botlokwa Primary School's 316; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Botlokwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Botlokwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Botlokwa Primary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Botlokwa Primary School's 316; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Botlokwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Botlokwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Botlokwa Primary School's 316; 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 Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Botlokwa Primary School's 316, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Botlokwa Primary School's 316, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Botlokwa Primary School's 316, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Botlokwa Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Botlokwa Primary 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
Mphakane Village; Site 136 Ward 1; Machaka Local G;
Postal
P/Bag X501; Dwars River
Telephone
015 527 0006
EMIS number
919340456

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Botlokwa 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 Botlokwa Primary School directly, on 015 527 0006, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Botlokwa 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 Botlokwa Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Botlokwa 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 Polokwane besides Botlokwa Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Botlokwa Primary School?
Botlokwa Primary School reported 316 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Primary School?
No. Botlokwa Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Botlokwa Primary School a public or private school?
Botlokwa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Botlokwa Primary School?
You can call 015 527 0006. It is located at Mphakane Village; Site 136 Ward 1; Machaka Local G;.
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