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Phakeng Primary School

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

In Bolobedu, Molototsi, Phakeng 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 Phakeng Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Phakeng Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Bolobedu, Molototsi. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

596
Learners
16
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Phakeng 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

Mopani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani East district with Phakeng Primary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Phakeng Primary School's 596, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakeng Primary School, 2,021 compared with 596; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakeng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Phakeng Primary School's 596; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakeng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Phakeng Primary School's 596; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phakeng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakeng Primary School, 1,829 compared with 596; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakeng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Molototsi

Zooming into Molototsi, here are 5 other schools to compare against Phakeng Primary School.

  • Mokutu Secondary School is a similar size to Phakeng Primary School, with 738 learners against 596; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakeng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ramollo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phakeng Primary School, at 736 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mmaba Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phakeng Primary School, at 685 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakeng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lebaka Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phakeng Primary School, at 667 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Modisha Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phakeng Primary School, at 600 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakeng 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 Phakeng Primary School for 2027

Phakeng 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
Makhakhapatse; Mamaila;
Postal
P.o. Box 5169; Molototsi
Telephone
065 969 7664
EMIS number
918521255

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phakeng 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 Phakeng Primary School directly, on 065 969 7664, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phakeng 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 Phakeng Primary School the best school in Molototsi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phakeng 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 Molototsi besides Phakeng Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Molototsi, including Mokutu.
How big are the classes at Phakeng Primary School?
Phakeng Primary School reported 596 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Phakeng Primary School?
No. Phakeng Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Phakeng Primary School a public or private school?
Phakeng Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phakeng Primary School?
You can call 065 969 7664. It is located at Makhakhapatse; Mamaila;.
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