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Makgabana Primary School

Public primary school, comprehensive specialisation · Madibe, Mmabatho, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)

In Madibe, Mmabatho, Makgabana Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Makgabana Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Madibe, Mmabatho. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

130
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Makgabana 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

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ngaka Modiri Molema district with Makgabana Primary School.

  • Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Makgabana Primary School's 130; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgabana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgabana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Matlape Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,537 learners against Makgabana Primary School's 130, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School teaches considerably more learners than Makgabana Primary School, 1,479 compared with 130; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgabana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgabana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Madoda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgabana Primary School, 1,377 compared with 130, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against Makgabana Primary School's 130, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Mmabatho

Zooming into Mmabatho, here are 5 other schools to compare against Makgabana Primary School.

  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against Makgabana Primary School's 130, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • The Connie Minchin Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgabana Primary School, 1,258 compared with 130, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitseanape Technical Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,152 learners against Makgabana Primary School's 130; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgabana Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Sebopiwa Molema Middle School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,053 learners against Makgabana Primary School's 130; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgabana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgabana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thuto Botshelo Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgabana Primary School, 1,051 compared with 130, 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 Makgabana Primary School for 2027

Makgabana Primary School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Madibe-Makgabana Village, Madibe-Makgabana, Mahikeng, 3747
Postal
P.o.box 3012, Mmabatho, 2745
Telephone
073 476 1222
EMIS number
600104107

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makgabana 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 Makgabana Primary School directly, on 073 476 1222, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makgabana 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 Makgabana Primary School the best school in Mmabatho?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makgabana 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 Mmabatho besides Makgabana Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mmabatho, including Sol Plaatje Primary.
How big are the classes at Makgabana Primary School?
Makgabana Primary School reported 130 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Makgabana Primary School?
No. Makgabana Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Makgabana Primary School a public or private school?
Makgabana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makgabana Primary School?
You can call 073 476 1222. It is located at Madibe-Makgabana Village, Madibe-Makgabana, Mahikeng, 3747.
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