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Lefatane Primary School

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

In Matoks, Polokwane, Lefatane Primary School 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 Lefatane Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Lefatane Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Matoks, Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

319
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lefatane 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

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn North district with Lefatane Primary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lefatane Primary School, 1,801 compared with 319; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lefatane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lefatane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lefatane Primary School, 1,637 compared with 319; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lefatane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lefatane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maphetsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lefatane Primary School, 1,466 compared with 319, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lefatane Primary School, 1,342 compared with 319; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lefatane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lefatane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nare Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,254 learners against Lefatane Primary School's 319; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lefatane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lefatane 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 Lefatane Primary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Lefatane Primary School's 319; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lefatane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lefatane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Lefatane Primary School's 319; 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 Lefatane 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 Lefatane Primary School's 319, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Lefatane Primary School's 319, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Lefatane Primary School's 319, 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 Lefatane Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Lefatane 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
929 Xihoko, Nwamitwa, Tzaneen 0871
Postal
P.o. Box 38; Dwarsriver
Telephone
99
EMIS number
919340814

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lefatane 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 Lefatane Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lefatane 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 Lefatane Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lefatane 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 Lefatane Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Lefatane Primary School?
Lefatane Primary School reported 319 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Lefatane Primary School?
No. Lefatane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Lefatane Primary School a public or private school?
Lefatane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lefatane Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at 929 Xihoko, Nwamitwa, Tzaneen 0871.
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