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Phalaborwa Primary School

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

Phalaborwa Primary School is a public primary school in Namakgale. 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 Phalaborwa Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Namakgale, Phalaborwa Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

663
Learners
19
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Mopani East district

Here is how Phalaborwa Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani East district.

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Phalaborwa Primary School, 2,087 compared with 663, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Phalaborwa Primary School's 663; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phalaborwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phalaborwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phalaborwa Primary School, 1,937 compared with 663; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phalaborwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phalaborwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Phalaborwa Primary School, 1,855 compared with 663; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phalaborwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phalaborwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Phalaborwa Primary School's 663; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phalaborwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phalaborwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Namakgale

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

  • Relebogile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,693 learners against Phalaborwa Primary School's 663; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phalaborwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phalaborwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maphokwane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,476 learners against Phalaborwa Primary School's 663; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phalaborwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phalaborwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lebeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,180 learners against Phalaborwa Primary School's 663; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phalaborwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phalaborwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lepato M. Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phalaborwa Primary School, 1,171 compared with 663; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phalaborwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phalaborwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ninakhulu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,135 learners against Phalaborwa Primary School's 663, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Phalaborwa Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Phalaborwa Primary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1797 Namakgale Zone A
Postal
P.o. Box 7257; Namakgale
Telephone
015 769 1254
EMIS number
913420543

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phalaborwa 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 Phalaborwa Primary School directly, on 015 769 1254, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phalaborwa 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 Phalaborwa Primary School the best school in Namakgale?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phalaborwa 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 Namakgale besides Phalaborwa Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Namakgale, including Relebogile.
How big are the classes at Phalaborwa Primary School?
Phalaborwa Primary School reported 663 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Phalaborwa Primary School?
No. Phalaborwa Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Phalaborwa Primary School a public or private school?
Phalaborwa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phalaborwa Primary School?
You can call 015 769 1254. It is located at 1797 Namakgale Zone A.
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