Elica Primary School
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Based on 30 reviews and 262 answers
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Average of 29 reviews with area ratings
- Safety3.4
- Education3.3
- Staff3.3
- Indoor environment3.3
- Communication3.2
- Outdoor environment3.2
- Food3.2
- Activities3.2
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- Parent5.028 September 2026
Excellent English Medium language school
Excellent English medium school. Learners Pic up the language so frequently here. Learners after a while freely converse in English. It's as if they are native language speakers. The intermediate language teachers really know how to properly engage with the learners.
- Parent5.027 September 2026
The concert was organized like clockwork of highest standard
The way the school concert was organized was to the highest standard of efficiency and professionalism. I've never seen such excellent management skills the program went like clockwork! Each performance was unique and engaging. It was wonderful to watch each grade display their unique dance performance!!!
- Parent5.010 August 2026
Well done for the English studies educators
The school staff there are really dedicated towards the learners. Staff and teachers really go the extra mile for the learners here. Staff always are willing to listen to the learners and attempt to solve issue arising. Praise to the English studies educators at grade 5 and grade 6.
- Parent5.09 August 2026
Afrikaans educators bring a variety of experiences
Afrikaans language teachers bring a variety of of unique experiences to the school. The many year of schooling knowledge.
- Parent5.07 August 2026
The best of the best Afrikaans language Teachers
The school has excellent Afrikaans teachers, especially the Afrikaans teachers for Grade 5 and Grade 6. They bring many years of experience with them.
- Other5.06 August 2026
Elica Primary school has a rich community history
This is a school where English is the primary language of communication. It is the best private English-medium school in the greater Polokwane area and serves a diverse student body representing all cultures and races. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities. Athletics takes place in the summer, while soccer and netball are the key team sports throughout the year. In addition to sports, the school offers other extracurricular activities for learners. This year, the school introduced after-school karate classes; there are also partnerships for cooking classes, modeling classes, and majorettes. The school places great emphasis on academics. It is fully accredited and boasts a dedicated, highly motivated teaching staff. The school takes child safety very seriously and is led by a highly trained, competent principal with expertise in advanced child psychology. It is a school with a long history spanning generations, having been in existence for over 30 years. Some parents were once pupils at the school themselves and have now enrolled their own children there; older siblings collect their younger siblings after school.
- Other5.030 June 2026
Would love for there to be a high school
I really miss the school, really hope that they could make a high-school part of Elica.
- Other5.030 June 2026
Really miss the school
I really love the school, we really miss this place, Was at Elica since grade 1
- Parent5.019 June 2026
One of the best private primary schools in Polokwane
This is one of the best private primary schools in Polokwane. It places a phenomenonal enthusiasm on academics. An English medium school a great focus is on English communication. Learners from all backgrounds readily speak and communicate in high quality English.
- Parent5.07 June 2026
The grade 7 teacher's are truly Amazing
The grade 7 teachers are truly amazing, I have never seen such positive commitment towards the learners. Praise to the mathematics and English and Social Studies teachers.
- Parent5.05 April 2026
My Child really enjoys the school
My Child has been attending the school since 2021 she really enjoys it at the school. It's a friendly environment
- Parent5.05 April 2026
Learners really enjoy football and netball
One of the best Primary Schools in Polokwane. An excellent vice Principal. The school really takes care of learners. Learners really enjoy football and netball.
- Other5.015 February 2026
The School offers a variety of different activities
The school offers a variety of social activities. Throughout the year the school will host entrepreneurship day. The school last year had a fun concert the learners participated in. The safety of the learners are always taken seriously and any bullying and danger to any learner is immediately delt with. The school is a generational school some of the learners have their little brothers and sisters now passing through the school. It's well over 20 years old. The school offers athletics, football and netball. Elica Primary school learners perform well in these spots activities. The school is an inter house school. And does have a strong focus on academics throughout the year. It's an English medium multi Cultural school that is open and suited for a variety of different cultures. Anyone is warmly welcome. One thing is sure the longer your child stays in Elica the more proficient your child will become at speaking fluent English. The school also offers extra classes in the afternoon for struggling learners. Free of charge.
- Parent1.09 February 2026
Worse school to enroll your child
This has to be the worst school ever, My child started with them since of grade 1 and i must say the grade 1.3 teacher (2023) is the only thing good elica had/has even my child still remember that lady and remark so good about her , but that was the end and beggining of my nightmare And believe me when I say my chilf has gotten worse to how he was from creche to this school which is of no suprice as academically its beyond poor. Tell me why from grade 1 to 3 they do the same homework the entire year, how is that helping them? How will they remember what they were taught in class thats if they are taught! We move from foundation phase now its even worse than before. Since school opened my child only came back home with 3 homeworks out of 6 subjects and thats in total since school opened. I dont know what his been taught in SS,afrikaans, Ns & tech ,life orientation. The only subject thats better is maths I regret not taking him out when I had a chance to Their communication is beyond poor You just need to guess whats gonna happen next , No ways of communicating you just need to wait and see on social media like the rest of everyone whats gonna happen next I dont even wanna mention their school yard how indecent it is, so old , crusty , dirty This is my worst nightmare as a parent Enrolling your child at elica is setting your child for failure. Theree nothing good I could say I about this school each year hoping for change but ive no improvement at all, At parents meeting we are been told , we are called to be told
- N/A5.022 January 2026
Best teachers in Grade 6 for 2025
My son was in Grade 6 last year and he had the best teachers. They were so helpful with all the concerns I had and handle my matter the best way possible. I saw a positive change in my son, he was excelling and it's because of their help. I love the school, the admin is very nice and I like how they handle disciplining kids. Glad I brought my son here. Grateful for the Grade 6 Teachers, you prepared my son for Grade 7
- Employee4.021 August 2025
Very community oriented
The staff are friendly and it's a very community oriented school to work for.
- Parent5.020 August 2025
It's a very inclusive multicultural school
Staff really go the extra mile for learners. Wonderful teaching staff they truly are committed to the safety of learners. The wonderful vice principal. Excellent in handling conflict and solving problems at the school one of the best indoor house schools in Polokwane.
- Other5.020 August 2025
Great School full of care
Great school, educational staff really takes the extra mile for the children. It's a great multicultural school truly reflective of South Africa.
- Parent1.011 June 2025
Racist school
The are no discipline at the school. Illegal foreigners working there. The school is racist they just cares about money. Mentally unstable people. People come and go. The place is not accredited with Umalusi. South Africans don't matter here.
- Parent1.03 June 2025
the black South African child means nothing
For the black South African child this means nothing being here the white owner only likes foreigners to be exploited. The black South African child means nothing to these people
- Parent1.06 April 2025
Lack of technology
The school has gone backwards. They aren't using technology anymore. Too many old people.
- Parent1.05 April 2025
The admin is horrible
Rude don't want my child to phone after school. Really rude to children
- Parent1.06 March 2025
Bad teaching
I regret taking my son to Elica , yoh ?. Since Jan none of his schoo work has ever been corrected. I'm thinking of taking him back to public school
- Parent1.021 November 2024
Bad labor relations
Too many CCMA cases, labor laws are broken, Elica has a useless, racist principal, he is just a puppet to the owner. Lots of discrimination, an inability to manage.
- Employee1.08 November 2024
Lack of respect for the law
Staff must buy their own stationary, cleaners their own soap. Lots of foreigners work at Elica Primary School, harrasment happens on a daily bases they frequently violate people's privacy rights, the owner calls the shots, the principal is her puppet, a real fraud, marks are cooked, umalusi and the education department has been bribed many times before, frequent constructive dysmissals appears Elica Primary School, 14 ccma cases and counting, illegal foreigners, no toilet paper in the restrooms...
- Parent1.01 October 2024
Why elica is the waste school
It's like they teach children to smoke vape they are racist kids they are mostly in Gr6 and they are girls
- Other1.013 May 2024
Toilet paper Toilet paper where are you!
The school doesn't have any toilet paper in the restrooms so when you come to visit Elica Primary school make sure to bring your own in case you need to go for a number two
- Parent1.017 October 2023
Low standards
Lack of discipline, learners aren't accepted to high schools at Elica anymore, unfriendly environment with low standards the high schools simply don't won't take Elica learners
- Parent1.017 October 2023
Dysfunctional private schools
Dysfunctional private schools, poor discipline, horrible hostel, poor quality of service
- Employee1.012 August 2022
Does not function
There is no discipline in the school, learners swear, fight no action is taken. Its all about money. Stay away. Lack of academic standards, racist and anti semetic.