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Makwetse Primary School

Public primary school · Acornhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Makwetse Primary School is a public primary school in Acornhoek. Around 834 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Makwetse Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Acornhoek, Makwetse Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

834
Learners
22
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Makwetse Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Makwetse Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Here is how Makwetse Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bohlabela district.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Makwetse Primary School's 834; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makwetse Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makwetse Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Makwetse Primary School's 834; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makwetse Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makwetse Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Makwetse Primary School, 1,946 compared with 834; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makwetse Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makwetse Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Makwetse Primary School's 834; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makwetse Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makwetse Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Makwetse Primary School's 834, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Acornhoek

And within Acornhoek itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Makwetse Primary School's 834; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makwetse Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makwetse Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Makwetse Primary School's 834, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Jameyana Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,320 learners against Makwetse Primary School's 834, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lekete High School teaches considerably more learners than Makwetse Primary School, 1,256 compared with 834; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makwetse Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 74.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makwetse Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phendulane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makwetse Primary School, 1,174 compared with 834; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makwetse Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 73% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makwetse Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No. 30028, Tsakani Trust, Acornhoek, 1360
Postal
Po Box 3404 Tsakani Trust Acornhoek 1360
Telephone
082 584 4112
EMIS number
800034863

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makwetse 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 Makwetse Primary School directly, on 082 584 4112, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makwetse Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Makwetse Primary School the best school in Acornhoek?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makwetse 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 Acornhoek besides Makwetse Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Acornhoek, including Shobiyana Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Makwetse Primary School?
Makwetse Primary School reported 834 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Makwetse Primary School?
Yes, Makwetse Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Makwetse Primary School a public or private school?
Makwetse Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makwetse Primary School?
You can call 082 584 4112. It is located at Stand No. 30028, Tsakani Trust, Acornhoek, 1360.
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