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Maikao Primary School

Public primary school, comprehensive specialisation · Tlakgameng, Vryburg, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati district (Unknown circuit)

Maikao Primary School is a public primary school based in Tlakgameng, Vryburg. 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 Maikao Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tlakgameng, Vryburg, Maikao Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

392
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Dr Ruth S Mompati district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Dr Ruth S Mompati district with Maikao Primary School.

  • Kwala-Kitso Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Maikao Primary School's 392, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Le-Rona Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,661 learners against Maikao Primary School's 392; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maikao Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maikao Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Itshupeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maikao Primary School, 1,542 compared with 392; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maikao Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maikao Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ikgomotseng Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maikao Primary School, 1,534 compared with 392, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ipelegeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,532 learners against Maikao Primary School's 392; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maikao Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maikao Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Vryburg

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

  • Floradene Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,286 learners against Maikao Primary School's 392, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Colinda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maikao Primary School, 1,142 compared with 392, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thuto Lesedi Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,126 learners against Maikao Primary School's 392, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Colinda Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maikao Primary School, 1,065 compared with 392; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maikao Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maikao Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bopaganang Public Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maikao Primary School, 1,033 compared with 392; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maikao Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maikao 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 Maikao Primary School for 2027

Maikao Primary School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
10112, Tlakgameng, Vryburg, 1747
Postal
P.o.box 94, Tlakgameng, 8616
Telephone
053 998 7223
EMIS number
600101005

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maikao 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 Maikao Primary School directly, on 053 998 7223, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maikao 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 Maikao Primary School the best school in Vryburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maikao 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 Vryburg besides Maikao Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vryburg, including Floradene Primary.
How big are the classes at Maikao Primary School?
Maikao Primary School reported 392 learners and 12 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 Maikao Primary School?
No. Maikao Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Maikao Primary School a public or private school?
Maikao Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maikao Primary School?
You can call 053 998 7223. It is located at 10112, Tlakgameng, Vryburg, 1747.
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