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Dithabaneng Primary School

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

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

Dithabaneng Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Gamphahlele, Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

719
Learners
20
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Dithabaneng 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 South district

5 other schools in Capricorn South district, for comparison against Dithabaneng Primary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Dithabaneng Primary School's 719; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dithabaneng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dithabaneng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Dithabaneng Primary School's 719; 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 Dithabaneng 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 Dithabaneng Primary School's 719, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Dithabaneng Primary School's 719; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dithabaneng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dithabaneng 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 Dithabaneng Primary School's 719, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Dithabaneng Primary School's 719; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dithabaneng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dithabaneng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Dithabaneng Primary School's 719; 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 Dithabaneng 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 Dithabaneng Primary School's 719, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Dithabaneng Primary School's 719, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Dithabaneng Primary School's 719, 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 Dithabaneng Primary School for 2027

Because Dithabaneng Primary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ditabaneng-Ga-Mphahlele
Postal
P.o. Box 3309; Chuenespoort
Telephone
071 656 0233
EMIS number
923260147

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dithabaneng 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 Dithabaneng Primary School directly, on 071 656 0233, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dithabaneng 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 Dithabaneng Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dithabaneng 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 Dithabaneng Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Dithabaneng Primary School?
Dithabaneng Primary School reported 719 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Dithabaneng Primary School?
No. Dithabaneng Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Dithabaneng Primary School a public or private school?
Dithabaneng Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dithabaneng Primary School?
You can call 071 656 0233. It is located at Ditabaneng-Ga-Mphahlele.
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