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Makgafela Primary School

Public primary school · Motlana, Raditshaba, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Makgafela Primary School is a public primary school in Motlana, Raditshaba. 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 Makgafela Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Motlana, Raditshaba, Makgafela Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

226
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Makgafela Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

5 other schools in Capricorn North district, for comparison against Makgafela Primary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Makgafela Primary School's 226; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgafela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgafela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Makgafela Primary School's 226; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgafela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgafela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Makgafela Primary School's 226, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Makgafela Primary School's 226; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgafela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgafela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgafela Primary School, 1,254 compared with 226; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgafela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgafela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Raditshaba

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

  • Masete Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,209 learners against Makgafela Primary School's 226, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Thokampe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 929 learners against Makgafela Primary School's 226; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgafela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgafela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tlhona Sedimong Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 478 learners against Makgafela Primary School's 226, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Modikwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 437 learners against Makgafela Primary School's 226, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Rasekgale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 436 learners against Makgafela Primary School's 226, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Makgafela Primary School for 2027

Makgafela 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
The Glen; Bochum;
Postal
P.o. Box 349; Raditshaba
Telephone
083 985 5361
EMIS number
920210586

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makgafela 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 Makgafela Primary School directly, on 083 985 5361, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makgafela 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 Makgafela Primary School the best school in Raditshaba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makgafela 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 Raditshaba besides Makgafela Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Raditshaba, including Masete.
How big are the classes at Makgafela Primary School?
Makgafela Primary School reported 226 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Makgafela Primary School?
No. Makgafela Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Makgafela Primary School a public or private school?
Makgafela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makgafela Primary School?
You can call 083 985 5361. It is located at The Glen; Bochum;.
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