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Makheala Primary School

Public primary school · Gakgapane, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

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

Makheala Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Gakgapane. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

144
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Makheala 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 East district

Here is how Makheala Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani East district.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Makheala Primary School's 144, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makheala Primary School, 2,021 compared with 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makheala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makheala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Makheala Primary School's 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makheala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makheala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Makheala Primary School's 144; is a public combined school, a different phase than Makheala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makheala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makheala Primary School, 1,829 compared with 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makheala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makheala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Gakgapane

Zooming into Gakgapane, here are 3 other schools to compare against Makheala Primary School.

  • Mokope Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makheala Primary School, 1,006 compared with 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makheala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 75.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makheala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molai Jubilee Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 552 learners against Makheala Primary School's 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makheala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 67.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makheala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Realedisha Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makheala Primary School, 506 compared with 144; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makheala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 72.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makheala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Makheala Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Makheala 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
Boshakge Village; Bolobedu;
Postal
P.o. Box 1624; Ga-Kgapane
Telephone
072 319 7885
EMIS number
918510309

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makheala 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 Makheala Primary School directly, on 072 319 7885, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makheala 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 Makheala Primary School the best school in Gakgapane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makheala 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 Gakgapane besides Makheala Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Gakgapane, including Mokope.
How big are the classes at Makheala Primary School?
Makheala Primary School reported 144 learners and 4 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 Makheala Primary School?
No. Makheala Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Makheala Primary School a public or private school?
Makheala Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makheala Primary School?
You can call 072 319 7885. It is located at Boshakge Village; Bolobedu;.
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