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Matjeketlane Primary School

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

Matjeketlane Primary School is a public primary school in Bognafarm, 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 Matjeketlane Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Bognafarm, Polokwane, Matjeketlane Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

224
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Capricorn North district

Here is how Matjeketlane Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn North district.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Matjeketlane Primary School's 224; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matjeketlane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matjeketlane 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 Matjeketlane Primary School's 224; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matjeketlane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matjeketlane 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 Matjeketlane Primary School's 224, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Matjeketlane Primary School's 224; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matjeketlane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matjeketlane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matjeketlane Primary School, 1,254 compared with 224; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matjeketlane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matjeketlane 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 Matjeketlane Primary School, 2,633 compared with 224; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matjeketlane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matjeketlane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Matjeketlane Primary School, 2,010 compared with 224; 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 Matjeketlane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matjeketlane Primary School, 1,969 compared with 224, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matjeketlane Primary School, 1,821 compared with 224, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matjeketlane Primary School, 1,780 compared with 224, 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 Matjeketlane Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Matjeketlane 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
Bognafarm Village; Malebogo Area;Bochum;
Postal
P.o. Box 1948; Bochum
Telephone
082 742 6645
EMIS number
920212452

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matjeketlane 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 Matjeketlane Primary School directly, on 082 742 6645, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matjeketlane 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 Matjeketlane Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matjeketlane 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 Matjeketlane Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Matjeketlane Primary School?
Matjeketlane Primary School reported 224 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Matjeketlane Primary School?
No. Matjeketlane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Matjeketlane Primary School a public or private school?
Matjeketlane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matjeketlane Primary School?
You can call 082 742 6645. It is located at Bognafarm Village; Malebogo Area;Bochum;.
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