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Molamo Primary School

Public primary school, arts, drama, music & ballet specialisation · Mothapo, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

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

Located in Mothapo, Polokwane, Molamo Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,969
Learners
55
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Arts, Drama, Music & Ballet
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Molamo 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 Molamo Primary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Molamo Primary School, at 2,633 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Molamo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Molamo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy is a similar size to Molamo Primary School, with 2,010 learners against 1,969; 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 Molamo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Molamo Primary School, at 1,836 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Molamo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Molamo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nirvana Primary School is a similar size to Molamo Primary School, with 1,821 learners against 1,969, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Toronto Primary School is a similar size to Molamo Primary School, with 1,796 learners against 1,969, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Molamo Primary School, at 2,633 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Molamo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Molamo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy is a similar size to Molamo Primary School, with 2,010 learners against 1,969; 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 Molamo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nirvana Primary School is a similar size to Molamo Primary School, with 1,821 learners against 1,969, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is a similar size to Molamo Primary School, with 1,780 learners against 1,969, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Derek Kobe Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Molamo Primary School, at 1,737 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Molamo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Molamo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Molamo Primary School for 2027

Molamo 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
Paledi Village 329; Mothapo Area;
Postal
P.o. Box 654; Tholongwe
Telephone
082 341 7630
EMIS number
923240914

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Molamo 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 Molamo Primary School directly, on 082 341 7630, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Molamo 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 Molamo Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Molamo 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 Molamo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Molamo Primary School?
Molamo Primary School reported 1,969 learners and 55 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Molamo Primary School?
No. Molamo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Molamo Primary School a public or private school?
Molamo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Molamo Primary School?
You can call 082 341 7630. It is located at Paledi Village 329; Mothapo Area;.
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