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Maeteletja Primary School

Public primary school · Lephalale, Lephalale, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

In Lephalale, Maeteletja 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 Maeteletja Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

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

269
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Maeteletja 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

Waterberg district

Here is how Maeteletja Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Waterberg district.

  • Phagameng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maeteletja Primary School, 2,114 compared with 269; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maeteletja Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maeteletja Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maeteletja Primary School, 1,674 compared with 269, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maeteletja Primary School, 1,670 compared with 269; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maeteletja Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maeteletja Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maeteletja Primary School, 1,620 compared with 269; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maeteletja Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maeteletja Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ditheku Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,575 learners against Maeteletja Primary School's 269, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Lephalale

Zooming into Lephalale, here are 5 other schools to compare against Maeteletja Primary School.

  • Lephalale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,183 learners against Maeteletja Primary School's 269, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Matshwara Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,171 learners against Maeteletja Primary School's 269; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maeteletja Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maeteletja Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ikitseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,056 learners against Maeteletja Primary School's 269, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bosveld Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maeteletja Primary School, 935 compared with 269, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Tshukudu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 890 learners against Maeteletja Primary School's 269, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Maeteletja Primary School for 2027

Because Maeteletja Primary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
330 Harrismith
Postal
P.o. Box 243; Ellisras
Telephone
082 704 3045
EMIS number
921110426

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maeteletja 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 Maeteletja Primary School directly, on 082 704 3045, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maeteletja 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 Maeteletja Primary School the best school in Lephalale?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maeteletja 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 Lephalale besides Maeteletja Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lephalale, including Lephalale.
How big are the classes at Maeteletja Primary School?
Maeteletja Primary School reported 269 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Maeteletja Primary School?
No. Maeteletja Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Maeteletja Primary School a public or private school?
Maeteletja Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maeteletja Primary School?
You can call 082 704 3045. It is located at 330 Harrismith.
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