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Rootse Primary School

Public primary school · Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

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

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

Rootse Primary School is a public primary school in Burgersfort. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

554
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Rootse Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Sekhukhune East district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune East district, for comparison against Rootse Primary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Rootse Primary School's 554; is a public combined school, a different phase than Rootse Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rootse Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Rootse Primary School, 2,042 compared with 554; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rootse Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rootse Primary School, 1,875 compared with 554, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Rootse Primary School's 554, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Rootse Primary School's 554; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rootse Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rootse Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Burgersfort

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

  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Rootse Primary School, 2,042 compared with 554; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rootse Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rootse Primary School, 1,875 compared with 554, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Rootse Primary School's 554; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rootse Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rootse Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mogolo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rootse Primary School, 1,567 compared with 554; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rootse Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rootse Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rootse Primary School, 1,483 compared with 554; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rootse Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rootse 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 Rootse Primary School for 2027

Because Rootse 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
The Shelter; Ga- Podile Driekop; Burgersfort;
Postal
P.o. Box 45; Driekop1129
Telephone
079 024 6989
EMIS number
925631244

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rootse 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 Rootse Primary School directly, on 079 024 6989, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rootse 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 Rootse Primary School the best school in Burgersfort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rootse 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 Burgersfort besides Rootse Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Rootse Primary School?
Rootse Primary School reported 554 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 43 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 Rootse Primary School?
No. Rootse Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Rootse Primary School a public or private school?
Rootse Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rootse Primary School?
You can call 079 024 6989. It is located at The Shelter; Ga- Podile Driekop; Burgersfort;.
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