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Makanye Primary School

Public primary school · Sovenga, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Makanye Primary School is a public primary school in Sovenga. 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 Makanye Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Sovenga, Makanye Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,041
Learners
31
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Makanye Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

5 other schools in Capricorn South district, for comparison against Makanye Primary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makanye Primary School, 2,633 compared with 1,041; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makanye Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makanye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Makanye Primary School, 2,010 compared with 1,041; 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 Makanye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makanye Primary School, 1,969 compared with 1,041, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makanye Primary School, 1,836 compared with 1,041; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makanye Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makanye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makanye Primary School, 1,821 compared with 1,041, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Sovenga

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

  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makanye Primary School, 1,836 compared with 1,041; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makanye Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makanye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Megoring Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,560 learners against Makanye Primary School's 1,041, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Diopong Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Makanye Primary School, at 1,048 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Baphutheng Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Makanye Primary School, at 888 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makanye Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makanye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makeketela Primary School is a similar size to Makanye Primary School, with 836 learners against 1,041, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Makanye Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Makanye 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
Makanye Village; Ga Mothapo;
Postal
P.o. Box 366; Sovenga
Telephone
079 413 3287
EMIS number
924240389

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makanye 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 Makanye Primary School directly, on 079 413 3287, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makanye 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 Makanye Primary School the best school in Sovenga?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makanye 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 Sovenga besides Makanye Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sovenga, including Makgongoana.
How big are the classes at Makanye Primary School?
Makanye Primary School reported 1,041 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Makanye Primary School?
No. Makanye Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Makanye Primary School a public or private school?
Makanye Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makanye Primary School?
You can call 079 413 3287. It is located at Makanye Village; Ga Mothapo;.
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