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Mafarana Primary School

Public primary school · Letsitele, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

Mafarana Primary School is a public primary school based in Letsitele. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mafarana Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Letsitele, Mafarana Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

296
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mafarana Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Mopani West district

5 other schools in Mopani West district, for comparison against Mafarana Primary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafarana Primary School, 1,971 compared with 296; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafarana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafarana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafarana Primary School, 1,700 compared with 296, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,675 learners against Mafarana Primary School's 296; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafarana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafarana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafarana Primary School, 1,645 compared with 296; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafarana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafarana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dududu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafarana Primary School, 1,567 compared with 296, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Letsitele

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

  • Zivuko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,225 learners against Mafarana Primary School's 296; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafarana Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nkambako Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafarana Primary School, 1,046 compared with 296, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nyantshiri Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafarana Primary School, 794 compared with 296, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mariveni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafarana Primary School, 663 compared with 296, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Akanani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 640 learners against Mafarana Primary School's 296, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Mafarana Primary School for 2027

Because Mafarana 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
Mafarana Village; Muhlava Tribal Authority;
Postal
P/Bag 514; Letsitelele
Telephone
99
EMIS number
915530655

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mafarana 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 Mafarana Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mafarana 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 Mafarana Primary School the best school in Letsitele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mafarana 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 Letsitele besides Mafarana Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Letsitele, including Zivuko.
How big are the classes at Mafarana Primary School?
Mafarana Primary School reported 296 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Mafarana Primary School?
No. Mafarana Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mafarana Primary School a public or private school?
Mafarana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mafarana Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Mafarana Village; Muhlava Tribal Authority;.
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