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Hector Peterson Primary School

Public primary school · Nylstroom, Nylstroom, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Hector Peterson Primary School, a public primary school serving Nylstroom. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Hector Peterson Primary School is a public primary school in Nylstroom. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

1,519
Learners
35
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Hector Peterson 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

Waterberg district

5 other schools in Waterberg district, for comparison against Hector Peterson Primary School.

  • Phagameng Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hector Peterson Primary School, at 2,114 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hector Peterson Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hector Peterson Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hector Peterson Primary School, at 1,674 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School is a similar size to Hector Peterson Primary School, with 1,670 learners against 1,519; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hector Peterson Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hector Peterson Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hector Peterson Primary School, at 1,620 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hector Peterson Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hector Peterson Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ditheku Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hector Peterson Primary School, at 1,575 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Nylstroom

Zooming into Nylstroom, here are 5 other schools to compare against Hector Peterson Primary School.

  • Phagameng Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hector Peterson Primary School, at 2,114 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hector Peterson Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hector Peterson Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hector Peterson Primary School, at 1,620 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hector Peterson Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hector Peterson Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekkerbreek Primary School is a similar size to Hector Peterson Primary School, with 1,327 learners against 1,519, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dagbreek Primary School is a similar size to Hector Peterson Primary School, with 1,315 learners against 1,519, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Maokeng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hector Peterson Primary School, at 1,283 learners, 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 Hector Peterson Primary School for 2027

Because Hector Peterson 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
5312 Ramahlodi Street, Phagameng, Modimolle, 0510
Postal
Box 3486, Modimolle. 0510
Telephone
014 940 1305
EMIS number
991104201

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hector Peterson 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 Hector Peterson Primary School directly, on 014 940 1305, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hector Peterson 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 Hector Peterson Primary School the best school in Nylstroom?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hector Peterson 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 Nylstroom besides Hector Peterson Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nylstroom, including Phagameng.
How big are the classes at Hector Peterson Primary School?
Hector Peterson Primary School reported 1,519 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 43 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 Hector Peterson Primary School?
No. Hector Peterson Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Hector Peterson Primary School a public or private school?
Hector Peterson Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hector Peterson Primary School?
You can call 014 940 1305. It is located at 5312 Ramahlodi Street, Phagameng, Modimolle, 0510.
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