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Katane Primary School

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

Welcome to Katane Primary School, a public primary school serving Gamamabolo, Polokwane. 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 Katane Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Katane Primary School is a public primary school in Gamamabolo, Polokwane. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

279
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Katane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn South district with Katane Primary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Katane Primary School's 279; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Katane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Katane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Katane Primary School's 279; 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 Katane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Katane Primary School's 279, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Katane Primary School's 279; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Katane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Katane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Katane Primary School's 279, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Katane Primary School's 279; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Katane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Katane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Katane Primary School's 279; 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 Katane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Katane Primary School's 279, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Katane Primary School's 279, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Katane Primary School's 279, 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 Katane Primary School for 2027

Because Katane 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
Segwashi; Ga - Mamabolo;
Postal
P.o.;Makhudu
Telephone
99
EMIS number
923240167

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Katane 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 Katane Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Katane 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 Katane Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Katane 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 Katane Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Katane Primary School?
Katane Primary School reported 279 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Katane Primary School?
No. Katane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Katane Primary School a public or private school?
Katane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Katane Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Segwashi; Ga - Mamabolo;.
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