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Nku Primary School

Public primary school · Witpoort, Lephalale, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

In Witpoort, Lephalale, Nku Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Nku Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Nku Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Witpoort, Lephalale. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

474
Learners
13
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nku Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Waterberg district

Here is how Nku Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Waterberg district.

  • Phagameng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nku Primary School, 2,114 compared with 474; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nku Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nku Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nku Primary School, 1,674 compared with 474, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nku Primary School, 1,670 compared with 474; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nku Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nku Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nku Primary School, 1,620 compared with 474; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nku Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nku Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ditheku Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,575 learners against Nku Primary School's 474, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Lephalale

Zooming into Lephalale, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nku Primary School.

  • Lephalale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,183 learners against Nku Primary School's 474, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Matshwara Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,171 learners against Nku Primary School's 474; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nku Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nku Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ikitseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,056 learners against Nku Primary School's 474, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bosveld Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nku Primary School, 935 compared with 474, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Tshukudu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 890 learners against Nku Primary School's 474, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Nku Primary School for 2027

Because Nku 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
Mmaletswai 75
Postal
P.o. Box 1073; Ellisras
Telephone
083 548 5955
EMIS number
921110839

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nku 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 Nku Primary School directly, on 083 548 5955, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nku 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 Nku Primary School the best school in Lephalale?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nku 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 Lephalale besides Nku Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lephalale, including Lephalale.
How big are the classes at Nku Primary School?
Nku Primary School reported 474 learners and 13 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 Nku Primary School?
No. Nku Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nku Primary School a public or private school?
Nku Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nku Primary School?
You can call 083 548 5955. It is located at Mmaletswai 75.
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