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Makatikele Primary School

Public primary school · Namakgale, Phalaborwa, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

In Namakgale, Phalaborwa, Makatikele Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 230 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Makatikele Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Makatikele Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Namakgale, Phalaborwa. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

230
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Makatikele Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Makatikele Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Mopani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani East district with Makatikele Primary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Makatikele Primary School's 230, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makatikele Primary School, 2,021 compared with 230; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makatikele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makatikele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Makatikele Primary School's 230; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makatikele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makatikele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Makatikele Primary School's 230; is a public combined school, a different phase than Makatikele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makatikele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makatikele Primary School, 1,829 compared with 230; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makatikele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makatikele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Phalaborwa

Zooming into Phalaborwa, here are 5 other schools to compare against Makatikele Primary School.

  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makatikele Primary School, 2,021 compared with 230; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makatikele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makatikele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makatikele Primary School, 1,829 compared with 230; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makatikele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makatikele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • All Saints College teaches considerably more learners than Makatikele Primary School, 1,793 compared with 230; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 99.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makatikele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School Frans Du Toit is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,201 learners against Makatikele Primary School's 230; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makatikele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makatikele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosibutjana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makatikele Primary School, 755 compared with 230, 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 Makatikele Primary School for 2027

Makatikele 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
Stand No 512, Boelang, Phatamedi
Postal
Pobox 3500; Namakgale
EMIS number
994402307

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makatikele Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Makatikele Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the Limpopo education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Makatikele 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 Makatikele Primary School the best school in Phalaborwa?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makatikele 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 Phalaborwa besides Makatikele Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Phalaborwa, including Ntshuxeko.
How big are the classes at Makatikele Primary School?
Makatikele Primary School reported 230 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Makatikele Primary School?
Yes, Makatikele Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Makatikele Primary School a public or private school?
Makatikele Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makatikele Primary School?
It is located at Stand No 512, Boelang, Phatamedi.
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