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Greenside Primary School

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

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

Greenside Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,780
Learners
46
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Greenside Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Here is how Greenside Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn South district.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Greenside Primary School's 1,780; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greenside Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greenside Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy sits in roughly the same size range as Greenside Primary School, at 2,010 learners; 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 Greenside Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School is a similar size to Greenside Primary School, with 1,969 learners against 1,780, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is a similar size to Greenside Primary School, with 1,836 learners against 1,780; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greenside Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greenside Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nirvana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Greenside Primary School, at 1,821 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Greenside Primary School's 1,780; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greenside Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greenside Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy sits in roughly the same size range as Greenside Primary School, at 2,010 learners; 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 Greenside Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School is a similar size to Greenside Primary School, with 1,969 learners against 1,780, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Greenside Primary School, at 1,821 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Derek Kobe Secondary School is a similar size to Greenside Primary School, with 1,737 learners against 1,780; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greenside Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greenside Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Greenside Primary School for 2027

Because Greenside 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
9759 Ext 44
Postal
P.o. Box 31544
Telephone
084 226 9020
EMIS number
992205513

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Greenside 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 Greenside Primary School directly, on 084 226 9020, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Greenside 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 Greenside Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Greenside 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 Greenside Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Greenside Primary School?
Greenside Primary School reported 1,780 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Greenside Primary School?
No. Greenside Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Greenside Primary School a public or private school?
Greenside Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Greenside Primary School?
You can call 084 226 9020. It is located at 9759 Ext 44.
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