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Mathabe Primary School

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

Mathabe 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 Mathabe Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Polokwane, Mathabe Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

392
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mathabe Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn South district with Mathabe Primary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathabe Primary School, 2,633 compared with 392; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathabe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathabe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Mathabe Primary School, 2,010 compared with 392; 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 Mathabe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathabe Primary School, 1,969 compared with 392, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathabe Primary School, 1,836 compared with 392; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathabe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathabe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathabe Primary School, 1,821 compared with 392, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathabe Primary School, 2,633 compared with 392; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathabe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathabe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Mathabe Primary School, 2,010 compared with 392; 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 Mathabe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathabe Primary School, 1,969 compared with 392, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathabe Primary School, 1,821 compared with 392, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathabe Primary School, 1,780 compared with 392, 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 Mathabe Primary School for 2027

Mathabe 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
Gamashoene Village; Gamphahlele;
Postal
P.o. Box 1756; Mphahlele
Telephone
99
EMIS number
923260734

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mathabe 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 Mathabe Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mathabe 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 Mathabe Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mathabe 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 Mathabe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Mathabe Primary School?
Mathabe Primary School reported 392 learners and 12 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 Mathabe Primary School?
No. Mathabe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mathabe Primary School a public or private school?
Mathabe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mathabe Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Gamashoene Village; Gamphahlele;.
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