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Polokong Primary School

Public primary school · Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Polokong Primary School, a public primary school serving Vanderbijlpark. It currently teaches around 790 learners.

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

Polokong Primary School is a public primary school in Vanderbijlpark. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

790
Learners
30
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Polokong 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 Polokong Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

Here is how Polokong Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sedibeng West district.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Polokong Primary School's 790, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Polokong Primary School's 790; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Polokong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Polokong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsemeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against Polokong Primary School's 790, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Polokong Primary School, 1,767 compared with 790; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Polokong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Polokong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Polokong Primary School, 1,686 compared with 790; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Polokong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Polokong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Vanderbijlpark

Zooming into Vanderbijlpark, here are 5 other schools to compare against Polokong Primary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Polokong Primary School's 790, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Polokong Primary School's 790; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Polokong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Polokong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsemeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against Polokong Primary School's 790, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Polokong Primary School, 1,767 compared with 790; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Polokong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Polokong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Polokong Primary School, 1,686 compared with 790; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Polokong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Polokong 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 Polokong Primary School for 2027

Because Polokong Primary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1728, Cnr Glova & Mayibuye, Polokong, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
P.o. Box 51 Masoheng 1908
Telephone
074 779 7856
EMIS number
700400404

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Polokong 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 Polokong Primary School directly, on 074 779 7856, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Polokong 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 Polokong Primary School the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
No matric pass rate is on record for Polokong 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 Vanderbijlpark besides Polokong Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Polokong Primary School?
Polokong Primary School reported 790 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Polokong Primary School?
Yes, Polokong 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 Polokong Primary School a public or private school?
Polokong Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Polokong Primary School?
You can call 074 779 7856. It is located at 1728, Cnr Glova & Mayibuye, Polokong, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark.
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