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Makelle Primary School

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

Welcome to Makelle Primary School, a public primary school serving Soekmekaar. 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 Makelle Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

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

203
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Makelle 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

Mopani East district

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

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Makelle Primary School's 203, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makelle Primary School, 2,021 compared with 203; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makelle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makelle 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 Makelle Primary School's 203; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makelle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makelle 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 Makelle Primary School's 203; is a public combined school, a different phase than Makelle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makelle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makelle Primary School, 1,829 compared with 203; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makelle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makelle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Soekmekaar

Zooming into Soekmekaar, here are 5 other schools to compare against Makelle Primary School.

  • Sefoloko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 590 learners against Makelle Primary School's 203; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makelle Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boshatolo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 578 learners against Makelle Primary School's 203, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • St. Scholastica Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makelle Primary School, 513 compared with 203, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lephai Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makelle Primary School, 510 compared with 203; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makelle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makelle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Senwamokgope Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makelle Primary School, 429 compared with 203, 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 Makelle Primary School for 2027

Makelle 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. 44, Goudplaas, Soekmekaar, 0810
Postal
Box 16, Soekmekaar, 0810
Telephone
083 623 4582
EMIS number
993303206

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makelle 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 Makelle Primary School directly, on 083 623 4582, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makelle 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 Makelle Primary School the best school in Soekmekaar?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makelle 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 Soekmekaar besides Makelle Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soekmekaar, including Sefoloko.
How big are the classes at Makelle Primary School?
Makelle Primary School reported 203 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 Makelle Primary School?
No. Makelle Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Makelle Primary School a public or private school?
Makelle Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makelle Primary School?
You can call 083 623 4582. It is located at Stand No. 44, Goudplaas, Soekmekaar, 0810.
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