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Maelebe Primary School

Public primary school · Steelpoort, Steelpoort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Maelebe Primary School is a public primary school in Steelpoort. 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 Maelebe Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

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

1,049
Learners
25
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sekhukhune East district with Maelebe Primary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Maelebe Primary School, 2,177 compared with 1,049; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maelebe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maelebe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Maelebe Primary School's 1,049; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maelebe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Maelebe Primary School's 1,049, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maelebe Primary School, 1,571 compared with 1,049, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maelebe Primary School, 1,570 compared with 1,049; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maelebe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maelebe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Steelpoort

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

  • Shopiane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maelebe Primary School, 1,571 compared with 1,049, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kgahlanong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maelebe Primary School, 1,520 compared with 1,049; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maelebe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maelebe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makopole Ii Secondary School is a similar size to Maelebe Primary School, with 1,400 learners against 1,049; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maelebe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 88.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maelebe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gobetse Secondary School is a similar size to Maelebe Primary School, with 1,299 learners against 1,049; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maelebe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maelebe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Steelpoort Academy is a similar size to Maelebe Primary School, with 1,247 learners against 1,049; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maelebe Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Maelebe Primary School for 2027

Maelebe 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
Stand No 91, Tukakgomo Village, Steelpoort
Postal
Po Box984
Telephone
072 685 8235
EMIS number
996606310

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maelebe 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 Maelebe Primary School directly, on 072 685 8235, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maelebe 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 Maelebe Primary School the best school in Steelpoort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maelebe 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 Steelpoort besides Maelebe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Steelpoort, including Shopiane.
How big are the classes at Maelebe Primary School?
Maelebe Primary School reported 1,049 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 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 Maelebe Primary School?
No. Maelebe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Maelebe Primary School a public or private school?
Maelebe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maelebe Primary School?
You can call 072 685 8235. It is located at Stand No 91, Tukakgomo Village, Steelpoort.
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