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Malekgobo Primary School

Public primary school · Burgersford, Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

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

Malekgobo Primary School is a public primary school in Burgersford, Burgersfort. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

804
Learners
21
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Malekgobo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Sekhukhune East district

Here is how Malekgobo Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune East district.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Malekgobo Primary School's 804; is a public combined school, a different phase than Malekgobo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Malekgobo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Malekgobo Primary School, 2,042 compared with 804; 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 Malekgobo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Malekgobo Primary School, 1,875 compared with 804, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Malekgobo Primary School's 804, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Malekgobo Primary School's 804; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Malekgobo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Malekgobo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Burgersfort

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

  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Malekgobo Primary School, 2,042 compared with 804; 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 Malekgobo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Malekgobo Primary School, 1,875 compared with 804, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Malekgobo Primary School's 804; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Malekgobo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Malekgobo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mogolo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Malekgobo Primary School, 1,567 compared with 804; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Malekgobo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Malekgobo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Malekgobo Primary School, 1,483 compared with 804; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Malekgobo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Malekgobo 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 Malekgobo Primary School for 2027

Because Malekgobo 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
Alverton Village; Lebowa Section, Burgersfort
Postal
P.o. Box 473; Burgersfort1150
Telephone
99
EMIS number
925620527

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Malekgobo 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 Malekgobo Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Malekgobo 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 Malekgobo Primary School the best school in Burgersfort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Malekgobo 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 Burgersfort besides Malekgobo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Malekgobo Primary School?
Malekgobo Primary School reported 804 learners and 21 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 Malekgobo Primary School?
No. Malekgobo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Malekgobo Primary School a public or private school?
Malekgobo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Malekgobo Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Alverton Village; Lebowa Section, Burgersfort.
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