Lowryville Intermediere Skool Intermediate School
📍 Colesberg, Northern Cape
Learners
1,189
Educators
38
Learners (2025)
712
Educators (2025)
22
Learner : Educator
32.4:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
N/A
About this school
Overview
Ss Madikane Primary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Colesberg, Northern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 712 learners and is staffed by 22 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 32:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) education district.
How it compares
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 4 other primary schools in Colesberg.
Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
32.4:1
vs 21.7:1 area average
Ranks 5th of 5
Fees & funding
School fees
Status
No-Fee School
Indicative 2027 fee
R0 per year (no-fee school)
Ss Madikane Primary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery and learner transport.
Public primary school (Grades R–7); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Ss Madikane Primary School for 2027?
Ss Madikane Primary School is a no-fee public primary school (Grades R–7) in Colesberg, Northern Cape, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 712 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery and transport. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, phone 051 753 0950.
Is Ss Madikane Primary School a no-fee school?
Ss Madikane Primary School is classified no-fee under Q3 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Colesberg, Northern Cape. Parents pay no tuition fees.
What is the quintile of Ss Madikane Primary School and what does it mean for fees?
Classified as Q3 by the Department of Basic Education, Ss Madikane Primary School falls within the no-fee category, meaning the 712 learners attending here in Colesberg, Northern Cape pay no school fees.
Admissions
How to apply
Applications to Ss Madikane Primary School for Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) are submitted directly at the Ss Madikane Primary School school office in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to Northern Cape.
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1
Confirm availability with Ss Madikane Primary School
Call 051 753 0950 to confirm whether Ss Madikane Primary School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Main Road, Kuyasa, Colesberg, 9795 or download it from the Northern Cape Department of Education website.
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Submit your documents
Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Ss Madikane Primary School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Ss Madikane Primary School is a no-fee school (Q3), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Ss Madikane Primary School. If declined, you may appeal at the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district office under the Northern Cape Department of Education.
Documents typically required
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Road-to-Health booklet (Grade R / Grade 1 entry)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Ss Madikane Primary School for the next school year?
Ss Madikane Primary School processes applications at the school office. Northern Cape applications are made directly at the school office. Reach the school directly via phone 051 753 0950 to confirm openings in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district.
What documents do I need to apply at Ss Madikane Primary School?
When applying to Ss Madikane Primary School, you'll typically need: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Additional items may be requested by Ss Madikane Primary School depending on the grade; confirm via phone 051 753 0950.
Get in touch
Contact & location
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
300023215
Circuit
Unknown
Ward
99.0
Local municipality
Umsombomvu Local Municipality
District municipality
Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality
Section 21 status
YES
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
Nearby