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Rathaga Primary School

Public primary school · Bolobedu, Duiwelskloof, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

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

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Rathaga Primary School is a public primary school in Bolobedu, Duiwelskloof. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

769
Learners
16
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Rathaga Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Mopani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani East district with Rathaga Primary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Rathaga Primary School's 769, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rathaga Primary School, 2,021 compared with 769; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rathaga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rathaga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Rathaga Primary School's 769; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rathaga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rathaga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Rathaga Primary School's 769; is a public combined school, a different phase than Rathaga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rathaga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rathaga Primary School, 1,829 compared with 769; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rathaga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rathaga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Duiwelskloof

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

  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Rathaga Primary School's 769, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rathaga Primary School, 1,675 compared with 769; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rathaga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rathaga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pipa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,453 learners against Rathaga Primary School's 769, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Modubatse Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,311 learners against Rathaga Primary School's 769; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rathaga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rathaga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshweni Secondary School is a similar size to Rathaga Primary School, with 972 learners against 769; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rathaga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rathaga 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 Rathaga Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Rathaga 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
Rakwadu Village
Postal
P/Bag X755; Ga-Kgapane
Telephone
076 414 6096
EMIS number
918511296

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rathaga 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 Rathaga Primary School directly, on 076 414 6096, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rathaga 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 Rathaga Primary School the best school in Duiwelskloof?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rathaga 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 Duiwelskloof besides Rathaga Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Duiwelskloof, including W.m. Kgatla.
How big are the classes at Rathaga Primary School?
Rathaga Primary School reported 769 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 48 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 Rathaga Primary School?
No. Rathaga Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Rathaga Primary School a public or private school?
Rathaga Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rathaga Primary School?
You can call 076 414 6096. It is located at Rakwadu Village.
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