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Makgotlho Primary School

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

Makgotlho Primary School is a public primary school in Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Makgotlho Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Polokwane, Makgotlho Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

232
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Capricorn North district

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

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Makgotlho Primary School's 232; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgotlho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgotlho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Makgotlho Primary School's 232; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgotlho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgotlho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Makgotlho Primary School's 232, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Makgotlho Primary School's 232; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgotlho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgotlho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgotlho Primary School, 1,254 compared with 232; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgotlho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgotlho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgotlho Primary School, 2,633 compared with 232; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgotlho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgotlho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Makgotlho Primary School, 2,010 compared with 232; 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 Makgotlho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgotlho Primary School, 1,969 compared with 232, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgotlho Primary School, 1,821 compared with 232, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgotlho Primary School, 1,780 compared with 232, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Makgotlho Primary School for 2027

Makgotlho Primary School 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
346; Buffelshoek;
Postal
P.o. Box 986; Bochum
Telephone
076 061 3123
EMIS number
920210609

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makgotlho 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 Makgotlho Primary School directly, on 076 061 3123, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makgotlho 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 Makgotlho Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makgotlho 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 Makgotlho Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Makgotlho Primary School?
Makgotlho Primary School reported 232 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Makgotlho Primary School?
No. Makgotlho Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Makgotlho Primary School a public or private school?
Makgotlho Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makgotlho Primary School?
You can call 076 061 3123. It is located at 346; Buffelshoek;.
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