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Madala Primary School

Public primary school · Khakhu, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Madala Primary School is a public primary school in Khakhu. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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Located in Khakhu, Madala Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

262
Learners
9
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Vhembe West district

5 other schools in Vhembe West district, for comparison against Madala Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Madala Primary School's 262; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Madala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Madala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Madala Primary School's 262; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Madala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Madala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Madala Primary School, 2,202 compared with 262; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Madala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Madala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Madala Primary School's 262; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Madala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Madala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Madala Primary School's 262; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Madala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Madala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Khakhu

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

  • Miriyavhavha Tec Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 473 learners against Madala Primary School's 262; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Madala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Madala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khakhu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Madala Primary School, 428 compared with 262; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Madala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Madala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshiavha Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Madala Primary School, at 312 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sheshe Primary School teaches fewer learners than Madala Primary School, 136 compared with 262, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mangwele Primary School teaches fewer learners than Madala Primary School, 88 compared with 262, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Madala Primary School for 2027

Madala 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
Khakhu Tribal Office; P. O Khakhu;974;
Postal
P.o. Box 489; Khakhu974
Telephone
99
EMIS number
930330213

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Madala 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 Madala Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Madala 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 Madala Primary School the best school in Khakhu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Madala 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 Khakhu besides Madala Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Khakhu, including Miriyavhavha Tec.
How big are the classes at Madala Primary School?
Madala Primary School reported 262 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Madala Primary School?
No. Madala Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Madala Primary School a public or private school?
Madala Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Madala Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Khakhu Tribal Office; P. O Khakhu;974;.
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