Selowe Primary School
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North
About Selowe Primary School
A public institution, Selowe Primary School functions as a primary school located in Polokwane, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Capricorn North education district. For the 2025 academic year, 168 learners were enrolled, taught by 5 educators at a ratio of 34:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Selowe Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Selowe Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Selowe Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Selowe Primary School reported a total enrollment of 168 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Selowe Primary School is situated in Polokwane, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Capricorn North education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Capricorn District Municipality, under the Blouberg local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kgwale School; Bochum. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 226; Bochum.
Curriculum & Academics
Selowe Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Selowe Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Kgwale School; Bochum
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 226; Bochum
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
992201601
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.