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Primary School Van Wykskraal

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

Primary School Van Wykskraal is a public primary school based in Makoppa, Thabazimbi. It currently teaches around 63 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Primary School Van Wykskraal, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Makoppa, Thabazimbi, Primary School Van Wykskraal operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

63
Learners
7
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Primary School Van Wykskraal is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Primary School Van Wykskraal specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Waterberg district

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

  • Phagameng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,114 learners against Primary School Van Wykskraal's 63; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Van Wykskraal; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Van Wykskraal doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,674 learners against Primary School Van Wykskraal's 63, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,670 learners against Primary School Van Wykskraal's 63; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Van Wykskraal; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Van Wykskraal doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Primary School Van Wykskraal's 63; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Van Wykskraal; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Van Wykskraal doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ditheku Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Van Wykskraal, 1,575 compared with 63, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Thabazimbi

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

  • Mabogopedi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,344 learners against Primary School Van Wykskraal's 63; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Van Wykskraal; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 59% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Van Wykskraal doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Deo Gloria Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Van Wykskraal, 1,268 compared with 63, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Primary School Thabazimbi teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Van Wykskraal, 990 compared with 63, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • High School Frikkie Meyer teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Van Wykskraal, 860 compared with 63; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Van Wykskraal; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Van Wykskraal doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Groenvlei Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Van Wykskraal, 525 compared with 63; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Van Wykskraal; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 87.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Van Wykskraal doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Primary School Van Wykskraal for 2027

As a public school, Primary School Van Wykskraal 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
Bethani; Makoppa;
Postal
P.o. Box 596; Thabazimbi
Telephone
071 692 9896
EMIS number
909130598

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Van Wykskraal?
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 Van Wykskraal directly, on 071 692 9896, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Van Wykskraal?
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 Primary School Van Wykskraal the best school in Thabazimbi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Van Wykskraal 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 Thabazimbi besides Primary School Van Wykskraal?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thabazimbi, including Mabogopedi.
How big are the classes at Primary School Van Wykskraal?
Primary School Van Wykskraal reported 63 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Van Wykskraal?
Yes, Primary School Van Wykskraal 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 Van Wykskraal a public or private school?
Primary School Van Wykskraal is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Van Wykskraal?
You can call 071 692 9896. It is located at Bethani; Makoppa;.
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