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Makgefola Primary School

Public primary school · Sovenga, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

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

Located in Sovenga, Makgefola Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

463
Learners
13
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Makgefola Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Here is how Makgefola Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn South district.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgefola Primary School, 2,633 compared with 463; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgefola Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgefola Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Makgefola Primary School, 2,010 compared with 463; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 95.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgefola Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgefola Primary School, 1,969 compared with 463, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgefola Primary School, 1,836 compared with 463; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgefola Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgefola Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgefola Primary School, 1,821 compared with 463, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Sovenga

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

  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgefola Primary School, 1,836 compared with 463; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgefola Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgefola Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Megoring Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,560 learners against Makgefola Primary School's 463, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Diopong Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgefola Primary School, 1,048 compared with 463, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makanye Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,041 learners against Makgefola Primary School's 463, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Baphutheng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 888 learners against Makgefola Primary School's 463; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgefola Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgefola 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 Makgefola Primary School for 2027

Makgefola 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
Matshelapata; Ga Mamabolo;1152;
Postal
P.o. Box 564; Sovenga
Telephone
072 416 4098
EMIS number
923240426

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makgefola 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 Makgefola Primary School directly, on 072 416 4098, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makgefola 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 Makgefola Primary School the best school in Sovenga?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makgefola 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 Sovenga besides Makgefola Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sovenga, including Makgongoana.
How big are the classes at Makgefola Primary School?
Makgefola Primary School reported 463 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Makgefola Primary School?
No. Makgefola Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Makgefola Primary School a public or private school?
Makgefola Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makgefola Primary School?
You can call 072 416 4098. It is located at Matshelapata; Ga Mamabolo;1152;.
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