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Poifo Primary School

Public primary school, comprehensive specialisation · Madikwe, Madikwe, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Poifo Primary School, a public primary school serving Madikwe. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Poifo Primary School is a public primary school in Madikwe. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

218
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Poifo 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

Bojanala district

Here is how Poifo Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bojanala district.

  • Paardekraal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Poifo Primary School, 2,257 compared with 218, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Poifo Primary School, 2,146 compared with 218; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Poifo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Poifo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thuto-Pele High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,053 learners against Poifo Primary School's 218; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Poifo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Poifo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Poifo Primary School, 2,005 compared with 218, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Poifo Primary School's 218; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Poifo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Poifo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Madikwe

Zooming into Madikwe, here are 5 other schools to compare against Poifo Primary School.

  • Motlhaputseng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 618 learners against Poifo Primary School's 218; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Poifo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Poifo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thebe Ya Tlhajwa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 532 learners against Poifo Primary School's 218; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Poifo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Poifo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mokgaotsi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 494 learners against Poifo Primary School's 218, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Olefile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Poifo Primary School, 431 compared with 218; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Poifo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Poifo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langa La Sembo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 400 learners against Poifo Primary School's 218; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Poifo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Poifo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Poifo Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Poifo Primary School takes part in North West's provincial learner registration drive for 2027, open from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Parents can find the process on the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page; the full North West School Application Process Guide sets out the documents needed and who to contact.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
311 Legakabe Street, Madikwe, Madikwe, 1747
Postal
P.o.box 9, Madikwe, 2840
Telephone
014 553 2245
EMIS number
600101662

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Poifo 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 Poifo Primary School directly, on 014 553 2245, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Poifo 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 Poifo Primary School the best school in Madikwe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Poifo 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 Madikwe besides Poifo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Madikwe, including Motlhaputseng Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Poifo Primary School?
Poifo Primary School reported 218 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Poifo Primary School?
No. Poifo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Poifo Primary School a public or private school?
Poifo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Poifo Primary School?
You can call 014 553 2245. It is located at 311 Legakabe Street, Madikwe, Madikwe, 1747.
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