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Makhanana Primary School

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

Welcome to Makhanana Primary School, a public primary school serving Mavelevillge, Nwamitwa. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Makhanana Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Makhanana Primary School is a public primary school in Mavelevillge, Nwamitwa. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

198
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Makhanana 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

5 other schools in Mopani West district, for comparison against Makhanana Primary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Makhanana Primary School's 198; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makhanana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makhanana 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 Makhanana Primary School's 198, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makhanana Primary School, 1,675 compared with 198; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makhanana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makhanana 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 Makhanana Primary School's 198; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makhanana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makhanana 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 Makhanana Primary School's 198, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Nwamitwa

Zooming into Nwamitwa, here are 5 other schools to compare against Makhanana Primary School.

  • Mark Shope Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makhanana Primary School, 1,096 compared with 198; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makhanana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makhanana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Favasi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 920 learners against Makhanana Primary School's 198, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vhulakanjhani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 879 learners against Makhanana Primary School's 198, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Fofoza Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makhanana Primary School, 853 compared with 198, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Nhlengeleti Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makhanana Primary School, 744 compared with 198, 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 Makhanana Primary School for 2027

Because Makhanana 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
Mabele Village; Mamitwa Tribal; Authority;
Postal
P.o. Box 697; Nwamitwa
Telephone
078 340 7314
EMIS number
915530686

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makhanana 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 Makhanana Primary School directly, on 078 340 7314, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makhanana 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 Makhanana Primary School the best school in Nwamitwa?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makhanana 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 Nwamitwa besides Makhanana Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nwamitwa, including Mark Shope.
How big are the classes at Makhanana Primary School?
Makhanana Primary School reported 198 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Makhanana Primary School?
No. Makhanana Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Makhanana Primary School a public or private school?
Makhanana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makhanana Primary School?
You can call 078 340 7314. It is located at Mabele Village; Mamitwa Tribal; Authority;.
Related

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