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Makgaung Primary School

Public primary school · Trichardtsdal, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Trichardtsdal, Makgaung 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 Makgaung Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

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

592
Learners
16
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Makgaung 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 West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani West district with Makgaung Primary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Makgaung Primary School's 592; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgaung Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgaung Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Makgaung Primary School's 592, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgaung Primary School, 1,675 compared with 592; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgaung Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgaung Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Makgaung Primary School's 592; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgaung Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgaung Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Makgaung Primary School's 592, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Trichardtsdal

Zooming into Trichardtsdal, here are 5 other schools to compare against Makgaung Primary School.

  • Seagotle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgaung Primary School, 1,245 compared with 592; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgaung Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Rakgolokwana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,060 learners against Makgaung Primary School's 592; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgaung Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 88.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgaung Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makgwahleng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 977 learners against Makgaung Primary School's 592; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgaung Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgaung Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgwana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgaung Primary School, 940 compared with 592; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgaung Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgaung Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mahupje Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Makgaung Primary School, at 754 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Makgaung Primary School for 2027

Because Makgaung Primary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No. 150; Makgaung Village;
Postal
P.o. Box 197; Tricharsdaal890
Telephone
071 658 3573
EMIS number
926540805

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makgaung 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 Makgaung Primary School directly, on 071 658 3573, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makgaung 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 Makgaung Primary School the best school in Trichardtsdal?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makgaung 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 Trichardtsdal besides Makgaung Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Trichardtsdal, including Seagotle.
How big are the classes at Makgaung Primary School?
Makgaung Primary School reported 592 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Makgaung Primary School?
No. Makgaung Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Makgaung Primary School a public or private school?
Makgaung Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makgaung Primary School?
You can call 071 658 3573. It is located at Stand No. 150; Makgaung Village;.
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