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Potgietersrus Primary School

Public primary school · Potgietersrus, Potgietersrus, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Potgietersrus Primary School, a public primary school serving Potgietersrus. It currently teaches around 1,199 learners.

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Potgietersrus Primary School is a public primary school in Potgietersrus. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,199
Learners
32
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Potgietersrus 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 Potgietersrus Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

Here is how Potgietersrus Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mogalakwena district.

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Potgietersrus Primary School's 1,199, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Potgietersrus Primary School, at 1,572 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Potgietersrus Primary School, at 1,445 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Potgietersrus Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Potgietersrus Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mageme Primary School is a similar size to Potgietersrus Primary School, with 1,429 learners against 1,199, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Potgietersrus Primary School, at 1,272 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Potgietersrus

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

  • Sokgedlwa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Potgietersrus Primary School, at 1,572 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Potgietersrus Primary School, at 1,445 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Potgietersrus Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Potgietersrus Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mageme Primary School is a similar size to Potgietersrus Primary School, with 1,429 learners against 1,199, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Potgietersrus is a similar size to Potgietersrus Primary School, with 1,224 learners against 1,199, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Gwenane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Potgietersrus Primary School, at 1,114 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Potgietersrus Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Potgietersrus 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 Potgietersrus Primary School for 2027

Because Potgietersrus 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
Tylor Street; Akasia; Potgietersrus;601
Postal
P.o. Box 300; Potgietersrus
Telephone
015 491 2310
EMIS number
906121303

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Potgietersrus 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 Potgietersrus Primary School directly, on 015 491 2310, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Potgietersrus 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 Potgietersrus Primary School the best school in Potgietersrus?
No matric pass rate is on record for Potgietersrus 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 Potgietersrus besides Potgietersrus Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Potgietersrus, including Sokgedlwa.
How big are the classes at Potgietersrus Primary School?
Potgietersrus Primary School reported 1,199 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Potgietersrus Primary School?
Yes, Potgietersrus 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 Potgietersrus Primary School a public or private school?
Potgietersrus Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Potgietersrus Primary School?
You can call 015 491 2310. It is located at Tylor Street; Akasia; Potgietersrus;601.
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