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Kgwadu Primary School

Public primary school · Matoks, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Kgwadu Primary School, a public primary school serving Matoks, Polokwane. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Kgwadu Primary School is a public primary school in Matoks, Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,224
Learners
33
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kgwadu 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 North district

Here is how Kgwadu Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn North district.

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgwadu Primary School, 1,801 compared with 1,224; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgwadu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgwadu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgwadu Primary School, at 1,637 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgwadu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgwadu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maphetsa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgwadu Primary School, at 1,466 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgwadu Primary School, at 1,342 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgwadu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgwadu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nare Secondary School is a similar size to Kgwadu Primary School, with 1,254 learners against 1,224; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgwadu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgwadu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Kgwadu Primary School's 1,224; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgwadu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgwadu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Kgwadu Primary School's 1,224; 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 Kgwadu 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 Kgwadu Primary School's 1,224, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Kgwadu Primary School's 1,224, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Kgwadu Primary School's 1,224, 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 Kgwadu Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Kgwadu Primary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Botlokwa Village, Botlokwa, 0812
Postal
P/Bag 523; Dwarsriver
Telephone
079 205 5065
EMIS number
919340791

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgwadu 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 Kgwadu Primary School directly, on 079 205 5065, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgwadu 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 Kgwadu Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kgwadu 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 Kgwadu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Kgwadu Primary School?
Kgwadu Primary School reported 1,224 learners and 33 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 Kgwadu Primary School?
No. Kgwadu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Kgwadu Primary School a public or private school?
Kgwadu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgwadu Primary School?
You can call 079 205 5065. It is located at Botlokwa Village, Botlokwa, 0812.
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