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Dihlopaneng Primary School

Public primary school · Gamolepo, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

In Gamolepo, Polokwane, Dihlopaneng 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 Dihlopaneng Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Dihlopaneng Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Gamolepo, Polokwane. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

264
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Dihlopaneng 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 South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn South district with Dihlopaneng Primary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Dihlopaneng Primary School's 264; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dihlopaneng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dihlopaneng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Dihlopaneng Primary School's 264; 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 Dihlopaneng 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 Dihlopaneng Primary School's 264, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Dihlopaneng Primary School's 264; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dihlopaneng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dihlopaneng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Dihlopaneng Primary School's 264, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Dihlopaneng Primary School's 264; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dihlopaneng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dihlopaneng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Dihlopaneng Primary School's 264; 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 Dihlopaneng 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 Dihlopaneng Primary School's 264, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Dihlopaneng Primary School's 264, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Dihlopaneng Primary School's 264, 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 Dihlopaneng Primary School for 2027

Dihlopaneng Primary 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
258 Dihlopaneng; Ga-Molepo;
Postal
P.o.; Mphogodiba
Telephone
99
EMIS number
923240082

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dihlopaneng 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 Dihlopaneng Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dihlopaneng 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 Dihlopaneng Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dihlopaneng 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 Dihlopaneng Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Dihlopaneng Primary School?
Dihlopaneng Primary School reported 264 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Dihlopaneng Primary School?
No. Dihlopaneng Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Dihlopaneng Primary School a public or private school?
Dihlopaneng Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dihlopaneng Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at 258 Dihlopaneng; Ga-Molepo;.
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