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Phooko Primary School

Public primary school · Dennicton, Dennilton, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Phooko Primary School is a public primary school in Dennicton, Dennilton. 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 Phooko Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Dennicton, Dennilton, Phooko Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

497
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

Here is how Phooko Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune South district.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Phooko Primary School's 497; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phooko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phooko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Phooko Primary School's 497, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Phooko Primary School's 497; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phooko Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Phooko Primary School's 497, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Phooko Primary School's 497, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Dennilton

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

  • Thlako Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phooko Primary School, 1,314 compared with 497; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phooko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phooko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hosia Aphane Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Phooko Primary School, 1,191 compared with 497; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phooko Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sereme Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,102 learners against Phooko Primary School's 497; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phooko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 38% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phooko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Montsosabosego Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phooko Primary School, 1,059 compared with 497, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sebakanaga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,019 learners against Phooko Primary School's 497; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phooko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phooko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Phooko Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Phooko 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
450 Jabulane D3 Phooko Village
Postal
P.o. Box 29
Telephone
072 758 0060
EMIS number
996606719

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phooko 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 Phooko Primary School directly, on 072 758 0060, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phooko 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 Phooko Primary School the best school in Dennilton?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phooko 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 Dennilton besides Phooko Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Dennilton, including Thlako.
How big are the classes at Phooko Primary School?
Phooko Primary School reported 497 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Phooko Primary School?
No. Phooko Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Phooko Primary School a public or private school?
Phooko Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phooko Primary School?
You can call 072 758 0060. It is located at 450 Jabulane D3 Phooko Village.
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