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Primary School Northam

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

In Northam, Primary School Northam operates as a public primary school. Around 584 learners are enrolled here.

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

Primary School Northam is a public primary school serving families in and around Northam. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

584
Learners
21
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Primary School Northam sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Primary School Northam for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Waterberg district

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

  • Phagameng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Northam, 2,114 compared with 584; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Northam; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Northam doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Northam, 1,674 compared with 584, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Northam, 1,670 compared with 584; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Northam; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Northam doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Northam, 1,620 compared with 584; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Northam; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Northam 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 Northam's 584, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Northam

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

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

Primary School Northam 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
Brits Road , Northam
Postal
Box 55
Telephone
014 784 0300
Website
northamprimary.co.za
Email
info.lsnortham@gmail.com
EMIS number
909130543

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Northam?
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 Northam directly, on 014 784 0300, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Northam?
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 Northam the best school in Northam?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Northam 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 Primary School Northam?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Northam, including Krause.
How big are the classes at Primary School Northam?
Primary School Northam reported 584 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Northam?
Yes, Primary School Northam is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Primary School Northam a public or private school?
Primary School Northam is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Northam?
You can call 014 784 0300. It is located at Brits Road , Northam.
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