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Makantane Primary School

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

Welcome to Makantane Primary School, a public primary school serving Polokwane. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Makantane Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Makantane Primary School is a public primary school in Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

108
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Makantane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Sekhukhune South district

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

  • Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makantane Primary School, 1,548 compared with 108; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makantane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makantane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makantane Primary School, 1,394 compared with 108, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Makantane Primary School, 1,376 compared with 108; is a public combined school, a different phase than Makantane Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makantane Primary School, 1,354 compared with 108, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makantane Primary School, 1,316 compared with 108, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Makantane Primary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Makantane Primary School's 108; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makantane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makantane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Makantane Primary School's 108; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 95.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makantane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Makantane Primary School's 108, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Makantane Primary School's 108, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Makantane Primary School's 108, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Makantane Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Makantane Primary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Tswaing; Ga Masemola; Apel Line;
Postal
P.o. Box 150; Apel
Telephone
99
EMIS number
924610353

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makantane 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 Makantane Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makantane 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 Makantane Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makantane 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 Polokwane besides Makantane Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Makantane Primary School?
Makantane Primary School reported 108 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Makantane Primary School?
No. Makantane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Makantane Primary School a public or private school?
Makantane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makantane Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Tswaing; Ga Masemola; Apel Line;.
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