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Makwarela Primary School

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

Welcome to Makwarela 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 Makwarela Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Makwarela Primary School is a public primary school in Sibasa. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,098
Learners
32
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Makwarela 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 Makwarela 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 Makwarela Primary School's 1,098; 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 Makwarela 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 Makwarela Primary School's 1,098; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makwarela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makwarela 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 Makwarela Primary School's 1,098; is a public combined school, a different phase than Makwarela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makwarela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makwarela Primary School, 2,254 compared with 1,098; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makwarela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makwarela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makwarela Primary School, 2,176 compared with 1,098; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makwarela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makwarela 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 Makwarela Primary School.

  • Tshiluvhi Primary School is a similar size to Makwarela Primary School, with 1,482 learners against 1,098, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tshilala Secondary School is a similar size to Makwarela Primary School, with 791 learners against 1,098; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makwarela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makwarela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maniini Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 760 learners against Makwarela Primary School's 1,098, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Guvhukuvhu Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 752 learners against Makwarela Primary School's 1,098; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makwarela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makwarela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshikhudini Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 747 learners against Makwarela Primary School's 1,098, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Makwarela Primary School for 2027

Because Makwarela 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
Miluwani; Sibasa;
Postal
P.o. Box 55; Sibasa
Telephone
015 963 1751
EMIS number
930351548

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makwarela 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 Makwarela Primary School directly, on 015 963 1751, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makwarela 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 Makwarela Primary School the best school in Sibasa?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makwarela 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 Makwarela Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sibasa, including Tshiluvhi.
How big are the classes at Makwarela Primary School?
Makwarela Primary School reported 1,098 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Makwarela Primary School?
No. Makwarela Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Makwarela Primary School a public or private school?
Makwarela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makwarela Primary School?
You can call 015 963 1751. It is located at Miluwani; Sibasa;.
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