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Nkei Primary School

Public primary school · Soekmekaar, Soekmekaar, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Nkei Primary School is a public primary school based in Soekmekaar. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Nkei Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Soekmekaar, Nkei Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

324
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Mopani East district

Here is how Nkei Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani East district.

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Nkei Primary School, 2,087 compared with 324, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Nkei Primary School's 324; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkei Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkei Primary School, 1,937 compared with 324; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkei Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Nkei Primary School, 1,855 compared with 324; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nkei Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Nkei Primary School's 324; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkei Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Soekmekaar

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

  • Sefoloko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkei Primary School, 590 compared with 324; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkei Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boshatolo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkei Primary School, 578 compared with 324, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • St. Scholastica Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 513 learners against Nkei Primary School's 324, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lephai Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 510 learners against Nkei Primary School's 324; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkei Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Senwamokgope Primary School is a similar size to Nkei Primary School, with 429 learners against 324, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Nkei Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Nkei 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
Itielene Village
Postal
P/Bag X604; Paulusweg
Telephone
082 429 3546
EMIS number
919340258

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkei 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 Nkei Primary School directly, on 082 429 3546, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkei 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 Nkei Primary School the best school in Soekmekaar?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nkei 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 Soekmekaar besides Nkei Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soekmekaar, including Sefoloko.
How big are the classes at Nkei Primary School?
Nkei Primary School reported 324 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 Nkei Primary School?
No. Nkei Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nkei Primary School a public or private school?
Nkei Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkei Primary School?
You can call 082 429 3546. It is located at Itielene Village.
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