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Machaka Learning Academy

Private primary school · Dwarsrivier, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Machaka Learning Academy is a private primary school based in Dwarsrivier, Polokwane. Around 294 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Machaka Learning Academy, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Dwarsrivier, Polokwane, Machaka Learning Academy operates as a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

294
Learners
11
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Machaka Learning Academy is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Machaka Learning Academy directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

Here is how Machaka Learning Academy compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn North district.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Machaka Learning Academy's 294; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Machaka Learning Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Machaka Learning Academy's 294; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Machaka Learning Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Machaka Learning Academy's 294; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Machaka Learning Academy's 294; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Machaka Learning Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Machaka Learning Academy, 1,254 compared with 294; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Machaka Learning Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Polokwane

And within Polokwane itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Machaka Learning Academy, 2,633 compared with 294; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Machaka Learning Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Machaka Learning Academy, 2,010 compared with 294; is a private secondary school, a different phase than Machaka Learning Academy; and posted a 95.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Machaka Learning Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Machaka Learning Academy, 1,969 compared with 294; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Machaka Learning Academy, 1,821 compared with 294; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Machaka Learning Academy, 1,780 compared with 294; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
23 Rietvlei, Makhado, 0920
Postal
Po Box 451
Telephone
082 813 0900
EMIS number
992207200

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Machaka Learning Academy?
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 Machaka Learning Academy directly, on 082 813 0900, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Machaka Learning Academy?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Machaka Learning Academy the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Machaka Learning Academy to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Machaka Learning Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Machaka Learning Academy?
Machaka Learning Academy reported 294 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Machaka Learning Academy?
Yes. As a private school, Machaka Learning Academy sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Machaka Learning Academy a public or private school?
Machaka Learning Academy is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Machaka Learning Academy?
You can call 082 813 0900. It is located at 23 Rietvlei, Makhado, 0920.
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