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Rapitsi Primary School

Public primary school · Rapitsi, Lonsdale, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

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

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Rapitsi Primary School is a public primary school in Rapitsi, Lonsdale. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

308
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Rapitsi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Capricorn North district

Here is how Rapitsi Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn North district.

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rapitsi Primary School, 1,801 compared with 308; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rapitsi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rapitsi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rapitsi Primary School, 1,637 compared with 308; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rapitsi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rapitsi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maphetsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rapitsi Primary School, 1,466 compared with 308, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rapitsi Primary School, 1,342 compared with 308; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rapitsi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rapitsi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nare Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,254 learners against Rapitsi Primary School's 308; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rapitsi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rapitsi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Lonsdale

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

  • Kabela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 974 learners against Rapitsi Primary School's 308; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rapitsi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rapitsi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Karabi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 432 learners against Rapitsi Primary School's 308; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rapitsi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 87.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rapitsi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Rametloana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rapitsi Primary School, at 430 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Leweng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rapitsi Primary School, at 382 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Letlhotlhong Primary School is a similar size to Rapitsi Primary School, with 317 learners against 308, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Rapitsi Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Rapitsi 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
Rapitsi Village; Moletjie; Seshego;
Postal
P.o. Box 119; Lonsdale
Telephone
083 969 9385
EMIS number
922251013

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rapitsi 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 Rapitsi Primary School directly, on 083 969 9385, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rapitsi 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 Rapitsi Primary School the best school in Lonsdale?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rapitsi 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 Lonsdale besides Rapitsi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Lonsdale, including Kabela.
How big are the classes at Rapitsi Primary School?
Rapitsi Primary School reported 308 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Rapitsi Primary School?
No. Rapitsi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Rapitsi Primary School a public or private school?
Rapitsi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rapitsi Primary School?
You can call 083 969 9385. It is located at Rapitsi Village; Moletjie; Seshego;.
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