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Jacob Sefako Primary School

Public primary school · Motetema, Groblersdal, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Jacob Sefako Primary School is a public primary school based in Motetema, Groblersdal. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Jacob Sefako Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Motetema, Groblersdal, Jacob Sefako Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

517
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune South district, for comparison against Jacob Sefako Primary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Jacob Sefako Primary School's 517; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jacob Sefako Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jacob Sefako Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Jacob Sefako Primary School's 517, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Jacob Sefako Primary School's 517; is a public combined school, a different phase than Jacob Sefako Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Jacob Sefako Primary School's 517, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Jacob Sefako Primary School's 517, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Groblersdal

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

  • Baropodi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jacob Sefako Primary School, 1,446 compared with 517, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Jacob Sefako Primary School's 517, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Jacob Sefako Primary School's 517, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Refilwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jacob Sefako Primary School, 1,285 compared with 517; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jacob Sefako Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jacob Sefako Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngwanamatlang Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,271 learners against Jacob Sefako Primary School's 517; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jacob Sefako Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jacob Sefako 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 Jacob Sefako Primary School for 2027

Jacob Sefako 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
Tafelkop; Nyakelang; Z2B;180
Postal
P.o. Box 297; Motetema473
Telephone
073 915 0203
EMIS number
924650078

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jacob Sefako 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 Sefako Primary School directly, on 073 915 0203, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Jacob Sefako 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 Sefako Primary School the best school in Groblersdal?
No matric pass rate is on record for Jacob Sefako 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 Groblersdal besides Jacob Sefako Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Groblersdal, including Baropodi.
How big are the classes at Jacob Sefako Primary School?
Jacob Sefako Primary School reported 517 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Sefako Primary School?
No. Jacob Sefako Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Jacob Sefako Primary School a public or private school?
Jacob Sefako Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Jacob Sefako Primary School?
You can call 073 915 0203. It is located at Tafelkop; Nyakelang; Z2B;180.
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