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Magau Primary School

Public primary school · Makhado, Sinthumule, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

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

Magau Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Makhado, Sinthumule. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

791
Learners
20
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Magau 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

Vhembe West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe West district with Magau Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magau Primary School, 2,569 compared with 791; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magau Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magau Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magau Primary School, 2,292 compared with 791; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magau Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magau Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Magau Primary School's 791; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magau Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magau Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magau Primary School, 2,035 compared with 791; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magau Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magau Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magau Primary School, 1,946 compared with 791; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magau Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magau Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Sinthumule

Zooming into Sinthumule, here are 5 other schools to compare against Magau Primary School.

  • Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School is a similar size to Magau Primary School, with 938 learners against 791; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magau Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magau Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshilwavhusiku Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Magau Primary School, at 570 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Harold Rudzani Primary School teaches fewer learners than Magau Primary School, 529 compared with 791, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Maluta Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 485 learners against Magau Primary School's 791; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magau Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magau Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshikwarani Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 419 learners against Magau Primary School's 791, 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 Magau Primary School for 2027

Magau 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
Magau Village; Site Number 418; Simthumule Tribal;
Postal
P.o. Box 240; Sinthumule939
Telephone
015 519 9565
EMIS number
928331216

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magau 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 Magau Primary School directly, on 015 519 9565, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magau 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 Magau Primary School the best school in Sinthumule?
No matric pass rate is on record for Magau 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 Sinthumule besides Magau Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Sinthumule, including Jonathan Thifulufhelwi.
How big are the classes at Magau Primary School?
Magau Primary School reported 791 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Magau Primary School?
No. Magau Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Magau Primary School a public or private school?
Magau Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magau Primary School?
You can call 015 519 9565. It is located at Magau Village; Site Number 418; Simthumule Tribal;.
Related

Related schools in Sinthumule

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