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Vaaltyn Primary School

Public primary school · Mokopane, Potgietersrus, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

In Mokopane, Potgietersrus, Vaaltyn Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Vaaltyn Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Vaaltyn Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Mokopane, Potgietersrus. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

565
Learners
17
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Vaaltyn Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Mogalakwena district

Here is how Vaaltyn Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mogalakwena district.

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Vaaltyn Primary School's 565, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vaaltyn Primary School, 1,572 compared with 565, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vaaltyn Primary School, 1,445 compared with 565; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vaaltyn Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vaaltyn Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mageme Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vaaltyn Primary School, 1,429 compared with 565, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against Vaaltyn Primary School's 565, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Potgietersrus

Zooming into Potgietersrus, here are 5 other schools to compare against Vaaltyn Primary School.

  • Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vaaltyn Primary School, 1,572 compared with 565, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vaaltyn Primary School, 1,445 compared with 565; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vaaltyn Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vaaltyn Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mageme Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vaaltyn Primary School, 1,429 compared with 565, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Potgietersrus is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Vaaltyn Primary School's 565, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Potgietersrus Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,199 learners against Vaaltyn Primary School's 565, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Vaaltyn Primary School for 2027

Vaaltyn 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
Potgietersrus; Railway Station; Moshate Village;
Postal
P.o. Box 238; Mahwelereng
Telephone
015 485 0229
EMIS number
921121525

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vaaltyn 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 Vaaltyn Primary School directly, on 015 485 0229, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vaaltyn 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 Vaaltyn Primary School the best school in Potgietersrus?
No matric pass rate is on record for Vaaltyn 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 Potgietersrus besides Vaaltyn Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Potgietersrus, including Sokgedlwa.
How big are the classes at Vaaltyn Primary School?
Vaaltyn Primary School reported 565 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Vaaltyn Primary School?
No. Vaaltyn Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Vaaltyn Primary School a public or private school?
Vaaltyn Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vaaltyn Primary School?
You can call 015 485 0229. It is located at Potgietersrus; Railway Station; Moshate Village;.
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