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Jacob Marwae Primary School

Public primary school · Gamaiselamiamevillage, Polokwane, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Jacob Marwae Primary School is a public primary school in Gamaiselamiamevillage, Polokwane. 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 Jacob Marwae Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Gamaiselamiamevillage, Polokwane, Jacob Marwae Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

446
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Jacob Marwae Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

Here is how Jacob Marwae Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune East district.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Jacob Marwae Primary School, 2,177 compared with 446; is a public combined school, a different phase than Jacob Marwae Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jacob Marwae Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Jacob Marwae Primary School's 446; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jacob Marwae Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Jacob Marwae Primary School's 446, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jacob Marwae Primary School, 1,571 compared with 446, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jacob Marwae Primary School, 1,570 compared with 446; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jacob Marwae Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jacob Marwae Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jacob Marwae Primary School, 2,633 compared with 446; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jacob Marwae Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jacob Marwae Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Jacob Marwae Primary School, 2,010 compared with 446; 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 Jacob Marwae Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jacob Marwae Primary School, 1,969 compared with 446, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jacob Marwae Primary School, 1,821 compared with 446, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jacob Marwae Primary School, 1,780 compared with 446, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Jacob Marwae Primary School for 2027

Jacob Marwae 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
Ga - Nchabeleng; Debeila Section;
Postal
P.o. Box 706; Lefalane
Telephone
99
EMIS number
925610322

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jacob Marwae 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 Jacob Marwae Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Jacob Marwae 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 Jacob Marwae Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Jacob Marwae 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 Jacob Marwae Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Jacob Marwae Primary School?
Jacob Marwae Primary School reported 446 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Jacob Marwae Primary School?
No. Jacob Marwae Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Jacob Marwae Primary School a public or private school?
Jacob Marwae Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Jacob Marwae Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Ga - Nchabeleng; Debeila Section;.
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