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Kgetleng Primary School

Public primary school, comprehensive specialisation · Borolelo, Swartruggens, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Kgetleng Primary School, a public primary school serving Borolelo, Swartruggens. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Kgetleng Primary School is a public primary school in Borolelo, Swartruggens. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

1,150
Learners
32
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kgetleng 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

Bojanala district

Here is how Kgetleng Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bojanala district.

  • Paardekraal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgetleng Primary School, 2,257 compared with 1,150, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Kgetleng Primary School, 2,146 compared with 1,150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgetleng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgetleng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thuto-Pele High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,053 learners against Kgetleng Primary School's 1,150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgetleng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgetleng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgetleng Primary School, 2,005 compared with 1,150, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Kgetleng Primary School's 1,150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgetleng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgetleng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Swartruggens

Zooming into Swartruggens, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kgetleng Primary School.

  • Reebone Secondary School is a similar size to Kgetleng Primary School, with 1,233 learners against 1,150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgetleng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 64.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgetleng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Borolelo Primary School teaches fewer learners than Kgetleng Primary School, 695 compared with 1,150.
  • Bogatsu Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 617 learners against Kgetleng Primary School's 1,150, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sewagodimo Technical And Commercial High School teaches fewer learners than Kgetleng Primary School, 553 compared with 1,150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgetleng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgetleng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Swartruggens Intermediate School is noticeably smaller, with 412 learners against Kgetleng Primary School's 1,150; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kgetleng Primary School; 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 Kgetleng Primary School for 2027

Kgetleng Primary School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
317 Bothata Street, Borolelo Township, Swartruggens, 1747
Postal
P.o.box 62, Swartruggens, 2835
Telephone
014 544 0284
EMIS number
600100679

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgetleng 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 Kgetleng Primary School directly, on 014 544 0284, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgetleng 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 Kgetleng Primary School the best school in Swartruggens?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kgetleng 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 Swartruggens besides Kgetleng Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Swartruggens, including Reebone Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Kgetleng Primary School?
Kgetleng Primary School reported 1,150 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Kgetleng Primary School?
No. Kgetleng Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Kgetleng Primary School a public or private school?
Kgetleng Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgetleng Primary School?
You can call 014 544 0284. It is located at 317 Bothata Street, Borolelo Township, Swartruggens, 1747.
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