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Machikiri Primary School

Public primary school · Gamachikiri, Mahwelereng, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

In Gamachikiri, Mahwelereng, Machikiri Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Machikiri Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Machikiri Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Gamachikiri, Mahwelereng. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

411
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Machikiri Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mogalakwena district with Machikiri Primary School.

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Machikiri Primary School's 411, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Machikiri Primary School, 1,572 compared with 411, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Machikiri Primary School, 1,445 compared with 411; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Machikiri Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Machikiri Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mageme Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Machikiri Primary School, 1,429 compared with 411, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against Machikiri Primary School's 411, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Mahwelereng

Zooming into Mahwelereng, here are 5 other schools to compare against Machikiri Primary School.

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Machikiri Primary School's 411, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ebenezer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Machikiri Primary School, 1,170 compared with 411; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Machikiri Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Machikiri Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgatabela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,164 learners against Machikiri Primary School's 411, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sepedi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Machikiri Primary School, 1,138 compared with 411, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Masodi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,059 learners against Machikiri Primary School's 411; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Machikiri Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Machikiri Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Machikiri Primary School for 2027

Machikiri Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
10176 Main Street, Machikiri Village
Postal
P.o. Box 280; Mahwlereng
Telephone
99
EMIS number
906120676

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Machikiri 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 Machikiri Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Machikiri Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Machikiri Primary School the best school in Mahwelereng?
No matric pass rate is on record for Machikiri 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 Mahwelereng besides Machikiri Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mahwelereng, including Mmamangina.
How big are the classes at Machikiri Primary School?
Machikiri Primary School reported 411 learners and 11 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 Machikiri Primary School?
No. Machikiri Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Machikiri Primary School a public or private school?
Machikiri Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Machikiri Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at 10176 Main Street, Machikiri Village.
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