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Mafoko Primary School

Public primary school · Motselopovillage, Marishane, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Mafoko Primary School is a public primary school in Motselopovillage, Marishane. 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 Mafoko Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

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

55
Learners
2
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

Here is how Mafoko Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune South district.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Mafoko Primary School's 55; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafoko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafoko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Mafoko Primary School's 55, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Mafoko Primary School's 55; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mafoko Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Mafoko Primary School's 55, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Mafoko Primary School's 55, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Marishane

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

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Mafoko Primary School's 55; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafoko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafoko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgaladi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,046 learners against Mafoko Primary School's 55, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Bopedibapedi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafoko Primary School, 913 compared with 55; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafoko Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgoshimoroangoato Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafoko Primary School, 793 compared with 55; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafoko Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafoko Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Serokoloana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafoko Primary School, 679 compared with 55, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Mafoko Primary School for 2027

Because Mafoko 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
Nebo Area; Motsolope Driekop; Marishane;
Postal
P.o. Box 623; Marishane1064
Telephone
076 419 2020
EMIS number
924640811

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mafoko 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 Mafoko Primary School directly, on 076 419 2020, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mafoko 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 Mafoko Primary School the best school in Marishane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mafoko 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 Marishane besides Mafoko Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Marishane, including Rantobeng.
How big are the classes at Mafoko Primary School?
Mafoko Primary School reported 55 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Mafoko Primary School?
No. Mafoko Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mafoko Primary School a public or private school?
Mafoko Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mafoko Primary School?
You can call 076 419 2020. It is located at Nebo Area; Motsolope Driekop; Marishane;.
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