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Pakeng Primary School

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

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

Located in Polokwane, Pakeng Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

138
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Pakeng Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

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

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Pakeng Primary School, 2,177 compared with 138; is a public combined school, a different phase than Pakeng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pakeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Pakeng Primary School's 138; 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 Pakeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Pakeng Primary School's 138, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pakeng Primary School, 1,571 compared with 138, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pakeng Primary School, 1,570 compared with 138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pakeng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pakeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pakeng Primary School, 2,633 compared with 138; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pakeng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pakeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Pakeng Primary School, 2,010 compared with 138; 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 Pakeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pakeng Primary School, 1,969 compared with 138, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pakeng Primary School, 1,821 compared with 138, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pakeng Primary School, 1,780 compared with 138, 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 Pakeng Primary School for 2027

Because Pakeng 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
Garadingwana
Postal
P.o. Box 344; Sekhukhune
Telephone
079 658 5283
EMIS number
925611202

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pakeng 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 Pakeng Primary School directly, on 079 658 5283, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pakeng 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 Pakeng Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Pakeng 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 Pakeng Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Pakeng Primary School?
Pakeng Primary School reported 138 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Pakeng Primary School?
No. Pakeng Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Pakeng Primary School a public or private school?
Pakeng Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pakeng Primary School?
You can call 079 658 5283. It is located at Garadingwana.
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