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Ikitseng Primary School

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

Ikitseng Primary School is a public primary school in Shongoane, Lephalale. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Ikitseng Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Shongoane, Lephalale, Ikitseng Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,056
Learners
26
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Ikitseng Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Waterberg district

Here is how Ikitseng Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Waterberg district.

  • Phagameng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,114 learners against Ikitseng Primary School's 1,056; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikitseng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikitseng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,674 learners against Ikitseng Primary School's 1,056, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,670 learners against Ikitseng Primary School's 1,056; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikitseng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikitseng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Ikitseng Primary School's 1,056; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikitseng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikitseng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ditheku Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikitseng Primary School, 1,575 compared with 1,056, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Lephalale

And within Lephalale itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Lephalale Primary School is a similar size to Ikitseng Primary School, with 1,183 learners against 1,056, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Matshwara Secondary School is a similar size to Ikitseng Primary School, with 1,171 learners against 1,056; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikitseng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikitseng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bosveld Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ikitseng Primary School, at 935 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Tshukudu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ikitseng Primary School, at 890 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Morakolo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ikitseng Primary School, at 845 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ikitseng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 71.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ikitseng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Ikitseng Primary School for 2027

Ikitseng 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
Melville Village
Postal
Po Box 234
Telephone
082 055 7991
EMIS number
908111528

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ikitseng 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 Ikitseng Primary School directly, on 082 055 7991, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ikitseng Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Ikitseng Primary School the best school in Lephalale?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ikitseng 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 Lephalale besides Ikitseng Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lephalale, including Lephalale.
How big are the classes at Ikitseng Primary School?
Ikitseng Primary School reported 1,056 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 Ikitseng Primary School?
No. Ikitseng Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Ikitseng Primary School a public or private school?
Ikitseng Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ikitseng Primary School?
You can call 082 055 7991. It is located at Melville Village.
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