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Pietersburg Primary School

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

Welcome to Pietersburg Primary School, a public primary school serving Polokwane. It currently teaches around 935 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Pietersburg Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Pietersburg Primary School is a public primary school in Polokwane. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

935
Learners
39
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Pietersburg Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Pietersburg Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn South district with Pietersburg Primary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Pietersburg Primary School's 935; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pietersburg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pietersburg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Pietersburg Primary School's 935; 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 Pietersburg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Pietersburg Primary School's 935, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Pietersburg Primary School's 935; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pietersburg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pietersburg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Pietersburg Primary School's 935, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Pietersburg Primary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Pietersburg Primary School's 935; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pietersburg Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pietersburg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Pietersburg Primary School's 935; 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 Pietersburg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Pietersburg Primary School's 935, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Pietersburg Primary School's 935, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Pietersburg Primary School's 935, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Pietersburg Primary School for 2027

Because Pietersburg 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
Voortreker St 52; Pietersburg;
Postal
Voortrekker Straat 52; Pietersburg
Telephone
015 295 9062
EMIS number
904220446

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pietersburg 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 Pietersburg Primary School directly, on 015 295 9062, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pietersburg 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 Pietersburg Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Pietersburg 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 Pietersburg Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Pietersburg Primary School?
Pietersburg Primary School reported 935 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Pietersburg Primary School?
Yes, Pietersburg Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Pietersburg Primary School a public or private school?
Pietersburg Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pietersburg Primary School?
You can call 015 295 9062. It is located at Voortreker St 52; Pietersburg;.
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