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Machama Primary School

Public primary school, comprehensive specialisation · Merokwaneng Section, Saulspoort, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

Machama Primary School is a public primary school in Merokwaneng Section, Saulspoort. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Machama Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Merokwaneng Section, Saulspoort, Machama Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,004
Learners
27
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Machama Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Bojanala district

Here is how Machama Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bojanala district.

  • Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against Machama Primary School's 1,004, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,146 learners against Machama Primary School's 1,004; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Machama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Machama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thuto-Pele High School teaches considerably more learners than Machama Primary School, 2,053 compared with 1,004; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Machama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Machama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,005 learners against Machama Primary School's 1,004, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Machama Primary School, 1,957 compared with 1,004; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Machama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Machama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Saulspoort

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

  • Okomelang Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Machama Primary School, at 1,082 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sedibelo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Machama Primary School, at 939 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Machama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Machama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ofentse Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Machama Primary School, at 933 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgamanyane Secondary School is a similar size to Machama Primary School, with 770 learners against 1,004; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Machama Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Machama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mmamitlwa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Machama Primary School, at 736 learners, 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Machama Primary School for 2027

Because Machama Primary School is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No 1167, Merokwaneng Section, Rustenburg, 2747
Postal
P.o.box 583, Saulspoort, 0318
Telephone
079 888 5540
EMIS number
600100966

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Machama Primary School?
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 Machama Primary School directly, on 079 888 5540, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Machama Primary School?
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 Machama Primary School the best school in Saulspoort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Machama Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Saulspoort besides Machama Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Saulspoort, including Okomelang Primary School.
How big are the classes at Machama Primary School?
Machama Primary School reported 1,004 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Machama Primary School?
No. Machama Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Machama Primary School a public or private school?
Machama Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Machama Primary School?
You can call 079 888 5540. It is located at Stand No 1167, Merokwaneng Section, Rustenburg, 2747.
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