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Botshwa Primary School

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

Welcome to Botshwa Primary School, a public primary school serving Sweethomevillage, Polokwane. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Botshwa Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Botshwa Primary School is a public primary school in Sweethomevillage, Polokwane. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

343
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Botshwa Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Here is how Botshwa Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn North district.

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Botshwa Primary School, 1,801 compared with 343; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Botshwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Botshwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Botshwa Primary School, 1,637 compared with 343; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Botshwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Botshwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maphetsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Botshwa Primary School, 1,466 compared with 343, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Botshwa Primary School, 1,342 compared with 343; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Botshwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Botshwa 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 Botshwa Primary School's 343; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Botshwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Botshwa 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 Botshwa Primary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Botshwa Primary School's 343; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Botshwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Botshwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Botshwa Primary School's 343; 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 Botshwa 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 Botshwa Primary School's 343, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Botshwa Primary School's 343, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Botshwa Primary School's 343, 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 Botshwa Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Botshwa 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
Sweet Home Village; Bochum;
Postal
P.o. Box 654; Bochum
Telephone
082 822 2195
EMIS number
920210098
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Botshwa 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 Botshwa Primary School directly, on 082 822 2195, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Botshwa 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 Botshwa Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Botshwa 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 Botshwa Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Botshwa Primary School?
Botshwa Primary School reported 343 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Botshwa Primary School?
No. Botshwa Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Botshwa Primary School a public or private school?
Botshwa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Botshwa Primary School?
You can call 082 822 2195. It is located at Sweet Home Village; Bochum;.
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