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Makwarani Primary School

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

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

Makwarani Primary School is a public primary school in Sibasa. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

203
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Makwarani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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 Makwarani 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 Makwarani Primary School's 203; 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 Makwarani 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 Makwarani Primary School's 203; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makwarani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makwarani 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 Makwarani Primary School's 203; is a public combined school, a different phase than Makwarani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makwarani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makwarani Primary School, 2,254 compared with 203; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makwarani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makwarani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makwarani Primary School, 2,176 compared with 203; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makwarani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makwarani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Sibasa

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

  • Tshiluvhi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makwarani Primary School, 1,482 compared with 203, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makwarela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,098 learners against Makwarani Primary School's 203, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tshilala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makwarani Primary School, 791 compared with 203; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makwarani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makwarani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maniini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 760 learners against Makwarani Primary School's 203, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Guvhukuvhu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makwarani Primary School, 752 compared with 203; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makwarani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makwarani 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 Makwarani Primary School for 2027

Makwarani 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
Makwarani; Tshivhase Tribal;
Postal
P/Bag 2622; Sibasa
Telephone
082 638 7422
EMIS number
930310882

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makwarani 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 Makwarani Primary School directly, on 082 638 7422, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makwarani 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 Makwarani Primary School the best school in Sibasa?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makwarani 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 Sibasa besides Makwarani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sibasa, including Tshiluvhi.
How big are the classes at Makwarani Primary School?
Makwarani Primary School reported 203 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Makwarani Primary School?
No. Makwarani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Makwarani Primary School a public or private school?
Makwarani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makwarani Primary School?
You can call 082 638 7422. It is located at Makwarani; Tshivhase Tribal;.
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