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Matshumu Primary School

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

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

Located in Polokwane, Matshumu Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

836
Learners
26
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Here is how Matshumu Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn South district.

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

Because Matshumu Primary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Moletlane Village; Zebediela;
Postal
P.o. Box 130; Groothoek
Telephone
015 642 4370
EMIS number
921230214

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matshumu 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 Matshumu Primary School directly, on 015 642 4370, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matshumu 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 Matshumu Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matshumu 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 Matshumu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Matshumu Primary School?
Matshumu Primary School reported 836 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Matshumu Primary School?
No. Matshumu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Matshumu Primary School a public or private school?
Matshumu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matshumu Primary School?
You can call 015 642 4370. It is located at Moletlane Village; Zebediela;.
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