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Nkotsane Primary School

Public primary school · Mankotsanavillage, Apel, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Nkotsane Primary School, a public primary school serving Mankotsanavillage, Apel. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Nkotsane Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Nkotsane Primary School is a public primary school in Mankotsanavillage, Apel. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

320
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nkotsane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sekhukhune East district with Nkotsane Primary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Nkotsane Primary School's 320; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nkotsane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkotsane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Nkotsane Primary School, 2,042 compared with 320; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkotsane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkotsane Primary School, 1,875 compared with 320, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Nkotsane Primary School's 320, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Nkotsane Primary School's 320; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkotsane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkotsane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Apel

Zooming into Apel, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nkotsane Primary School.

  • Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkotsane Primary School, 972 compared with 320; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkotsane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkotsane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maphuthe Primary School is a similar size to Nkotsane Primary School, with 376 learners against 320, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutakwe Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nkotsane Primary School, at 314 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkotsane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkotsane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Moshiane Primary School teaches fewer learners than Nkotsane Primary School, 222 compared with 320, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Diphale Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Nkotsane Primary School, 209 compared with 320; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkotsane Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Nkotsane Primary School for 2027

Nkotsane 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
Ga-Mankotsana Village
Postal
P.o. Box 11; Apel
Telephone
015 622 0051
EMIS number
925610711

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkotsane 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 Nkotsane Primary School directly, on 015 622 0051, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkotsane Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Nkotsane Primary School the best school in Apel?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nkotsane 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 Apel besides Nkotsane Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Apel, including Mphela 'A Marumo.
How big are the classes at Nkotsane Primary School?
Nkotsane Primary School reported 320 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Nkotsane Primary School?
No. Nkotsane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nkotsane Primary School a public or private school?
Nkotsane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkotsane Primary School?
You can call 015 622 0051. It is located at Ga-Mankotsana Village.
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