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Rathoma Primary School

Public primary school · Matoksiramokgopa, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Rathoma Primary School is a public primary school based in Matoksiramokgopa, Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Rathoma Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Matoksiramokgopa, Polokwane, Rathoma Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

279
Learners
10
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Rathoma Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

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

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Rathoma Primary School's 279; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rathoma Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rathoma Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Rathoma Primary School's 279; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rathoma Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rathoma Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Rathoma Primary School's 279, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Rathoma Primary School's 279; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rathoma Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rathoma Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rathoma Primary School, 1,254 compared with 279; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rathoma Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rathoma Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Polokwane

And within Polokwane itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rathoma Primary School, 2,633 compared with 279; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rathoma Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rathoma Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Rathoma Primary School, 2,010 compared with 279; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 95.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rathoma Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rathoma Primary School, 1,969 compared with 279, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rathoma Primary School, 1,821 compared with 279, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rathoma Primary School, 1,780 compared with 279, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Rathoma Primary School for 2027

Rathoma Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ga Ramokgopa; Vuka Village; Site No 95;
Postal
P.o. Box 278; Ramokgopa
Telephone
071 693 5035
EMIS number
919340647

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rathoma 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 Rathoma Primary School directly, on 071 693 5035, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rathoma Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Rathoma Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rathoma 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 Polokwane besides Rathoma Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Rathoma Primary School?
Rathoma Primary School reported 279 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Rathoma Primary School?
No. Rathoma Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Rathoma Primary School a public or private school?
Rathoma Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rathoma Primary School?
You can call 071 693 5035. It is located at Ga Ramokgopa; Vuka Village; Site No 95;.
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