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Matome Primary School

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

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

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

234
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Capricorn South district

5 other schools in Capricorn South district, for comparison against Matome Primary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matome Primary School, 2,633 compared with 234; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matome Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matome Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Matome Primary School, 2,010 compared with 234; 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 Matome Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matome Primary School, 1,969 compared with 234, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matome Primary School, 1,836 compared with 234; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matome Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matome Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matome Primary School, 1,821 compared with 234, 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 Matome Primary School, 2,633 compared with 234; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matome Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matome Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Matome Primary School, 2,010 compared with 234; 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 Matome Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matome Primary School, 1,969 compared with 234, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matome Primary School, 1,821 compared with 234, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matome Primary School, 1,780 compared with 234, 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 Matome Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Matome 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
Matome Village
Postal
P.o. Box 63; Groothoek
Telephone
99
EMIS number
921230313

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matome 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 Matome Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matome 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 Matome Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matome 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 Matome Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Matome Primary School?
Matome Primary School reported 234 learners and 8 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 Matome Primary School?
No. Matome Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Matome Primary School a public or private school?
Matome Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matome Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Matome Village.
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