St Peters
Polokwane, Limpopo 716 m
Public primary school
Nkotsane
Mankotsanavillage, Apel, Limpopo
Nkotsane is a public primary school in Mankotsanavillage, Apel, Limpopo, in the Sekhukhune East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 320 learners and 8 educators, about 40 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Limpopo (448 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 320 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 40 (province average 35.4) Fewer learners per educator than 11% of 903 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 925610711 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ga-Mankotsana Village |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 11; Apel |
| Suburb / area | Mankotsanavillage |
| Town | Apel |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Sekhukhune East |
| Municipality | Fetakgomo-Greater Tubatse |
| Ward | 90303007 |
| Former department | Lebowa |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Limpopo open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Nkotsane
Is Nkotsane a public or private school?
Nkotsane is a public primary school.
Does Nkotsane charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
How many learners are at Nkotsane?
320 learners and 8 educators (about 40 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 11% of 903 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Nkotsane?
Its EMIS number is 925610711.
Where is Nkotsane?
Ga-Mankotsana Village. It is in Mankotsanavillage, Apel, Limpopo, in the Sekhukhune East education district. Phone 015 622 0051.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.