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Manaka Primary School

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

Welcome to Manaka Primary School, a public primary school serving Bullbullvillage, Polokwane. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Manaka Primary School is a public primary school in Bullbullvillage, Polokwane. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

205
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Manaka Primary School 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

Capricorn North district

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

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Manaka Primary School, 1,801 compared with 205; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Manaka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Manaka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Manaka Primary School, 1,637 compared with 205; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Manaka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Manaka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maphetsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Manaka Primary School, 1,466 compared with 205, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Manaka Primary School, 1,342 compared with 205; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Manaka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Manaka 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 Manaka Primary School's 205; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Manaka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Manaka 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 Manaka Primary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Manaka Primary School's 205; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Manaka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Manaka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Manaka Primary School's 205; 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 Manaka 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 Manaka Primary School's 205, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Manaka Primary School's 205, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Manaka Primary School's 205, 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 Manaka Primary School for 2027

Manaka 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
The Bul Bul; Maleboho Tribal;
Postal
P.o. Box 53; Bochum
Telephone
082 723 6718
EMIS number
920210760

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Manaka 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 Manaka Primary School directly, on 082 723 6718, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Manaka 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 Manaka Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Manaka 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 Manaka Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Manaka Primary School?
Manaka Primary School reported 205 learners and 6 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 Manaka Primary School?
No. Manaka Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Manaka Primary School a public or private school?
Manaka Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Manaka Primary School?
You can call 082 723 6718. It is located at The Bul Bul; Maleboho Tribal;.
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