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Machelane Primary School

Public primary school · Thabampshesection, Masemola, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Machelane Primary School is a public primary school in Thabampshesection, Masemola. 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 Machelane Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Thabampshesection, Masemola, Machelane Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

84
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Machelane Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune South district, for comparison against Machelane Primary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Machelane Primary School's 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Machelane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Machelane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Machelane Primary School's 84, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Machelane Primary School's 84; is a public combined school, a different phase than Machelane Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Machelane Primary School's 84, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Machelane Primary School's 84, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Masemola

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

  • Mahwetse Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Machelane Primary School, 714 compared with 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Machelane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Machelane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgoogo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 484 learners against Machelane Primary School's 84, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phoroane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 417 learners against Machelane Primary School's 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Machelane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Machelane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ekele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 388 learners against Machelane Primary School's 84, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • The Future Comprehensive Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Machelane Primary School, 338 compared with 84, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Machelane Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Machelane Primary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ga Masemola; Thabampshe; Dithabaneng;
Postal
P.o. Box 352; Masemola1060
Telephone
99
EMIS number
924640774

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Machelane 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 Machelane Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Machelane 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 Machelane Primary School the best school in Masemola?
No matric pass rate is on record for Machelane 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 Masemola besides Machelane Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Masemola, including Mahwetse.
How big are the classes at Machelane Primary School?
Machelane Primary School reported 84 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Machelane Primary School?
No. Machelane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Machelane Primary School a public or private school?
Machelane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Machelane Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Ga Masemola; Thabampshe; Dithabaneng;.
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