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Shapo Primary School

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

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

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Located in Matoks, Polokwane, Shapo Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

355
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Capricorn North district

5 other schools in Capricorn North district, for comparison against Shapo Primary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Shapo Primary School's 355; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shapo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shapo 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 Shapo Primary School's 355; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shapo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shapo 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 Shapo Primary School's 355, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Shapo Primary School's 355; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shapo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shapo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shapo Primary School, 1,254 compared with 355; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shapo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shapo 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 Shapo Primary School, 2,633 compared with 355; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shapo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shapo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Shapo Primary School, 2,010 compared with 355; 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 Shapo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Shapo Primary School, 1,969 compared with 355, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Shapo Primary School, 1,821 compared with 355, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Shapo Primary School, 1,780 compared with 355, 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 Shapo Primary School for 2027

Because Shapo 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
Mansata Mission; Botlokwa;
Postal
P.o. Box 809; Dwars River
Telephone
99
EMIS number
919340937

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shapo 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 Shapo Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shapo 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 Shapo Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Shapo 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 Shapo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Shapo Primary School?
Shapo Primary School reported 355 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Shapo Primary School?
No. Shapo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Shapo Primary School a public or private school?
Shapo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shapo Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Mansata Mission; Botlokwa;.
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