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Primary School Alma

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

In Alma, Primary School Alma operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Primary School Alma: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Primary School Alma is a public primary school serving families in and around Alma. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

410
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Primary School Alma 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

Waterberg district

Here is how Primary School Alma compares with 5 other schools listed under Waterberg district.

  • Phagameng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Alma, 2,114 compared with 410; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Alma; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Alma doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Alma, 1,674 compared with 410, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Alma, 1,670 compared with 410; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Alma; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Alma doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Alma, 1,620 compared with 410; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Alma; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Alma doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ditheku Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,575 learners against Primary School Alma's 410, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Alma

Zooming into Alma, here are 1 other schools to compare against Primary School Alma.

  • Moshia Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 278 learners against Primary School Alma's 410; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Alma; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 19.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Alma doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Primary School Alma for 2027

Because Primary School Alma 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
Knopfontein Plaas; Alma;
Postal
P.o. Box 19; Alma
Telephone
014 721 0621
EMIS number
907130505

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Alma?
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 Primary School Alma directly, on 014 721 0621, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Alma?
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 Primary School Alma the best school in Alma?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Alma 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 Alma besides Primary School Alma?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Alma, including Moshia.
How big are the classes at Primary School Alma?
Primary School Alma reported 410 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Primary School Alma?
No. Primary School Alma is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Primary School Alma a public or private school?
Primary School Alma is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Alma?
You can call 014 721 0621. It is located at Knopfontein Plaas; Alma;.
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