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Makgalane Primary School

Public primary school · Makgalane, Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Makgalane Primary School is a public primary school in Makgalane, Burgersfort. 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 Makgalane Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Makgalane, Burgersfort, Makgalane Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

121
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

Here is how Makgalane Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune East district.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Makgalane Primary School, 2,177 compared with 121; is a public combined school, a different phase than Makgalane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgalane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Makgalane Primary School's 121; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgalane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Makgalane Primary School's 121, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgalane Primary School, 1,571 compared with 121, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgalane Primary School, 1,570 compared with 121; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgalane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgalane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Burgersfort

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

  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Makgalane Primary School's 121; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgalane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Makgalane Primary School's 121, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgalane Primary School, 1,570 compared with 121; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgalane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgalane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mogolo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Makgalane Primary School's 121; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgalane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgalane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,483 learners against Makgalane Primary School's 121; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgalane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgalane 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Makgalane Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Makgalane Primary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Praktiseer; District; Leboeng Area;
Postal
P.o. Box 375; Maboloke1126
Telephone
99
EMIS number
925620466

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makgalane 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 Makgalane Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makgalane 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 Makgalane Primary School the best school in Burgersfort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makgalane 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 Burgersfort besides Makgalane Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Makgalane Primary School?
Makgalane Primary School reported 121 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Makgalane Primary School?
No. Makgalane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Makgalane Primary School a public or private school?
Makgalane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makgalane Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Praktiseer; District; Leboeng Area;.
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