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Makonde Primary School

Public primary school · Makonde, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Makonde Primary School, a public primary school serving Makonde. 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 Makonde Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Makonde Primary School is a public primary school in Makonde. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

771
Learners
20
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Makonde Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Vhembe East district

Here is how Makonde Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe East district.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Makonde Primary School's 771; 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 Makonde Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Makonde Primary School's 771; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makonde Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makonde Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Makonde Primary School's 771; is a public combined school, a different phase than Makonde Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makonde Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makonde Primary School, 2,254 compared with 771; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makonde Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makonde Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makonde Primary School, 2,176 compared with 771; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makonde Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makonde Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Makonde

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

  • Vhurivhuri Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 380 learners against Makonde Primary School's 771, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lucas Ratshalingwa Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 373 learners against Makonde Primary School's 771; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makonde Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makonde Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tombolagole Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 348 learners against Makonde Primary School's 771; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makonde Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makonde Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mavunde Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 318 learners against Makonde Primary School's 771, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mutshutshu Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Makonde Primary School, 300 compared with 771; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makonde Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 79.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makonde 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 Makonde Primary School for 2027

Makonde 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
Makonde Village; Box 1617; P O Makonde;984
Postal
P.o. Box 1617; Makonde984
Telephone
99
EMIS number
930350248

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makonde 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 Makonde Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makonde 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 Makonde Primary School the best school in Makonde?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makonde 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 Makonde besides Makonde Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makonde, including Vhurivhuri.
How big are the classes at Makonde Primary School?
Makonde Primary School reported 771 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Makonde Primary School?
No. Makonde Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Makonde Primary School a public or private school?
Makonde Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makonde Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Makonde Village; Box 1617; P O Makonde;984.
Related

Related schools in Makonde

A few other schools in the Makonde area: