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Magakantshe Primary School

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

Magakantshe Primary School is a public primary school based in Steelpoort, Burgersfort. 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 Magakantshe Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

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

473
Learners
13
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Magakantshe 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 Magakantshe Primary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Magakantshe Primary School, 2,177 compared with 473; is a public combined school, a different phase than Magakantshe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magakantshe 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 Magakantshe Primary School's 473; 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 Magakantshe 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 Magakantshe Primary School's 473, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Magakantshe Primary School, 1,571 compared with 473, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magakantshe Primary School, 1,570 compared with 473; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magakantshe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magakantshe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Burgersfort

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

  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Magakantshe Primary School's 473; 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 Magakantshe 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 Magakantshe Primary School's 473, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magakantshe Primary School, 1,570 compared with 473; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magakantshe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magakantshe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mogolo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Magakantshe Primary School's 473; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magakantshe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magakantshe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,483 learners against Magakantshe Primary School's 473; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magakantshe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magakantshe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Magakantshe Primary School for 2027

Magakantshe 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
Masemola Street
Postal
P.o Box 2703
Telephone
082 433 8308
EMIS number
996602404

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magakantshe 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 Magakantshe Primary School directly, on 082 433 8308, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magakantshe 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 Magakantshe Primary School the best school in Burgersfort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Magakantshe 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 Burgersfort besides Magakantshe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Magakantshe Primary School?
Magakantshe Primary School reported 473 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Magakantshe Primary School?
No. Magakantshe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Magakantshe Primary School a public or private school?
Magakantshe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magakantshe Primary School?
You can call 082 433 8308. It is located at Masemola Street.
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