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Makerana Primary School

Public primary school · Kwamhlanga, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Makerana Primary School is a public primary school in Kwamhlanga. It currently teaches around 931 learners.

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Located in Kwamhlanga, Makerana Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

931
Learners
24
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Makerana Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Makerana Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Makerana Primary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Makerana Primary School's 931, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makerana Primary School, 1,908 compared with 931; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makerana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makerana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Makerana Primary School's 931; is a public combined school, a different phase than Makerana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makerana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Makerana Primary School's 931; is a public combined school, a different phase than Makerana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makerana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makerana Primary School, 1,857 compared with 931, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Kwamhlanga

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

  • Dumelani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makerana Primary School, 1,556 compared with 931, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Matimba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makerana Primary School, 1,550 compared with 931, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • King Makhosonke Ii Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,501 learners against Makerana Primary School's 931; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makerana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 84.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makerana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Musa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makerana Primary School, 1,443 compared with 931; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makerana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makerana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Senzangakhona Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,439 learners against Makerana Primary School's 931; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makerana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makerana 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No 1463, Vezubuhle, Kwamhlanga, 1022
Postal
Po Box 428 Kwamhlanga Kwamlanga 1022
Telephone
013 954 7996
EMIS number
800011841

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makerana 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 Makerana Primary School directly, on 013 954 7996, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makerana 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 Makerana Primary School the best school in Kwamhlanga?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makerana 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 Kwamhlanga besides Makerana Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kwamhlanga, including Dumelani Primary School.
How big are the classes at Makerana Primary School?
Makerana Primary School reported 931 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Makerana Primary School?
Yes, Makerana 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 Makerana Primary School a public or private school?
Makerana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makerana Primary School?
You can call 013 954 7996. It is located at Stand No 1463, Vezubuhle, Kwamhlanga, 1022.
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