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Krause Primary School

Public primary school · Northam, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Krause Primary School is a public primary school based in Northam. 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 Krause Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Northam, Krause Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

1,193
Learners
31
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Krause Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Waterberg district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Waterberg district with Krause Primary School.

  • Phagameng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,114 learners against Krause Primary School's 1,193; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Krause Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Krause Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,674 learners against Krause Primary School's 1,193, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Krause Primary School, at 1,670 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Krause Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Krause Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is a similar size to Krause Primary School, with 1,620 learners against 1,193; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Krause Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Krause Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ditheku Primary School is a similar size to Krause Primary School, with 1,575 learners against 1,193, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Northam

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

  • Northam Comprehensive Secondary School is a similar size to Krause Primary School, with 1,138 learners against 1,193; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Krause Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Krause Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Northam teaches fewer learners than Krause Primary School, 584 compared with 1,193, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Roosevelt Academy is noticeably smaller, with 354 learners against Krause Primary School's 1,193, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Mononono Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 347 learners against Krause Primary School's 1,193, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Roosevelt Academy is noticeably smaller, with 215 learners against Krause Primary School's 1,193, and is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Krause Primary School for 2027

Because Krause 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
De Put Plot; Steenmaker Ple; Northam;
Postal
P.o. Box 124; Northam
Telephone
079 206 8431
EMIS number
909130475

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Krause 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 Krause Primary School directly, on 079 206 8431, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Krause 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 Krause Primary School the best school in Northam?
No matric pass rate is on record for Krause 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 Northam besides Krause Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Northam, including Northam Comprehensive.
How big are the classes at Krause Primary School?
Krause Primary School reported 1,193 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Krause Primary School?
No. Krause Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Krause Primary School a public or private school?
Krause Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Krause Primary School?
You can call 079 206 8431. It is located at De Put Plot; Steenmaker Ple; Northam;.
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