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Setlopong Primary School

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

Welcome to Setlopong 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 Setlopong Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Setlopong Primary School is a public primary school in Burgersfort. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

362
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Setlopong 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

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sekhukhune East district with Setlopong Primary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Setlopong Primary School's 362; is a public combined school, a different phase than Setlopong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Setlopong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Setlopong Primary School, 2,042 compared with 362; 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 Setlopong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Setlopong Primary School, 1,875 compared with 362, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Setlopong Primary School's 362, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Setlopong Primary School's 362; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Setlopong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Setlopong 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 Setlopong Primary School.

  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Setlopong Primary School, 2,042 compared with 362; 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 Setlopong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Setlopong Primary School, 1,875 compared with 362, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Setlopong Primary School's 362; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Setlopong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Setlopong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mogolo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Setlopong Primary School, 1,567 compared with 362; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Setlopong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Setlopong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Setlopong Primary School, 1,483 compared with 362; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Setlopong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Setlopong 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 Setlopong Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Setlopong 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
Maandags Hoek; Ga Mamphahlane;
Postal
P.o. Box 360; Driekop1129
Telephone
078 082 6111
EMIS number
925630623

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Setlopong 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 Setlopong Primary School directly, on 078 082 6111, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Setlopong 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 Setlopong Primary School the best school in Burgersfort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Setlopong 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 Setlopong Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Setlopong Primary School?
Setlopong Primary School reported 362 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Setlopong Primary School?
No. Setlopong Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Setlopong Primary School a public or private school?
Setlopong Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Setlopong Primary School?
You can call 078 082 6111. It is located at Maandags Hoek; Ga Mamphahlane;.
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