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Makushu Primary School

Public primary school · Nancefield, Musina, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Makushu Primary School, a public primary school serving Nancefield, Musina. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Makushu Primary School is a public primary school in Nancefield, Musina. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,167
Learners
32
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Makushu 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 West district

Here is how Makushu Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makushu Primary School, 2,569 compared with 1,167; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makushu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makushu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makushu Primary School, 2,292 compared with 1,167; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makushu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makushu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Makushu Primary School's 1,167; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makushu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makushu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makushu Primary School, 2,035 compared with 1,167; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makushu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makushu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makushu Primary School, 1,946 compared with 1,167; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makushu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makushu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Musina

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

  • Musina Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Makushu Primary School, at 1,626 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makushu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makushu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Renaissance Secondary School is a similar size to Makushu Primary School, with 1,399 learners against 1,167; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makushu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makushu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Folovhodwe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Makushu Primary School, at 1,339 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Martin De Porrez Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Makushu Primary School, at 1,182 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Beitbridge Primary School is a similar size to Makushu Primary School, with 1,070 learners against 1,167, 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 Makushu Primary School for 2027

Because Makushu 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
798 Nancefield; Messina;
Postal
P.o. Box 268; Messina
Telephone
015 533 1210
EMIS number
902331797

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makushu 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 Makushu Primary School directly, on 015 533 1210, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makushu 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 Makushu Primary School the best school in Musina?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makushu 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 Musina besides Makushu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Musina, including Musina.
How big are the classes at Makushu Primary School?
Makushu Primary School reported 1,167 learners and 32 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 Makushu Primary School?
No. Makushu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Makushu Primary School a public or private school?
Makushu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makushu Primary School?
You can call 015 533 1210. It is located at 798 Nancefield; Messina;.
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