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Paxana Primary School

Public primary school · Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

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

Located in Polokwane, Paxana Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

890
Learners
23
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Paxana Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Here is how Paxana Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn South district.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Paxana Primary School, 2,633 compared with 890; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paxana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Paxana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Paxana Primary School, 2,010 compared with 890; 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 Paxana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Paxana Primary School, 1,969 compared with 890, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Paxana Primary School, 1,836 compared with 890; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paxana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Paxana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Paxana Primary School, 1,821 compared with 890, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Paxana Primary School, 2,633 compared with 890; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Paxana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Paxana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Paxana Primary School, 2,010 compared with 890; 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 Paxana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Paxana Primary School, 1,969 compared with 890, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Paxana Primary School, 1,821 compared with 890, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Paxana Primary School, 1,780 compared with 890, 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 Paxana Primary School for 2027

Paxana 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
Pax; Vaalkop; Mashashana;
Postal
P/Bag 7822; Pietersburg
Telephone
015 224 1133
EMIS number
904221258

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Paxana 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 Paxana Primary School directly, on 015 224 1133, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Paxana 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 Paxana Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Paxana 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 Paxana Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Paxana Primary School?
Paxana Primary School reported 890 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Paxana Primary School?
No. Paxana Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Paxana Primary School a public or private school?
Paxana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Paxana Primary School?
You can call 015 224 1133. It is located at Pax; Vaalkop; Mashashana;.
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