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Kgopsane Primary School

Public primary school · Namakgale, Phalaborwa, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Kgopsane Primary School, a public primary school serving Namakgale, Phalaborwa. 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 Kgopsane Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Kgopsane Primary School is a public primary school in Namakgale, Phalaborwa. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

154
Learners
6
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kgopsane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Mopani East district

Here is how Kgopsane Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani East district.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Kgopsane Primary School's 154, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgopsane Primary School, 2,021 compared with 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgopsane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgopsane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Kgopsane Primary School's 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgopsane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgopsane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Kgopsane Primary School's 154; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kgopsane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgopsane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgopsane Primary School, 1,829 compared with 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgopsane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgopsane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Phalaborwa

Zooming into Phalaborwa, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kgopsane Primary School.

  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgopsane Primary School, 2,021 compared with 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgopsane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgopsane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgopsane Primary School, 1,829 compared with 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgopsane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgopsane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • All Saints College teaches considerably more learners than Kgopsane Primary School, 1,793 compared with 154; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 99.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgopsane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School Frans Du Toit is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,201 learners against Kgopsane Primary School's 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgopsane Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgopsane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosibutjana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgopsane Primary School, 755 compared with 154, 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 Kgopsane Primary School for 2027

Kgopsane 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
1793; Namakgale; Zone 1;
Postal
P.o. Box 739; Phalaborwa
Telephone
99
EMIS number
913420130

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgopsane 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 Kgopsane Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgopsane 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 Kgopsane Primary School the best school in Phalaborwa?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kgopsane 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 Phalaborwa besides Kgopsane Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Phalaborwa, including Ntshuxeko.
How big are the classes at Kgopsane Primary School?
Kgopsane Primary School reported 154 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Kgopsane Primary School?
No. Kgopsane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Kgopsane Primary School a public or private school?
Kgopsane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgopsane Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at 1793; Namakgale; Zone 1;.
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