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Manchakgathe Primary School

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

In Sekhukhune, Manchakgathe Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Manchakgathe Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Manchakgathe Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Sekhukhune. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

116
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Manchakgathe 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

5 other schools in Sekhukhune East district, for comparison against Manchakgathe Primary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Manchakgathe Primary School's 116; is a public combined school, a different phase than Manchakgathe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Manchakgathe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Manchakgathe Primary School, 2,042 compared with 116; 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 Manchakgathe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Manchakgathe Primary School, 1,875 compared with 116, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Manchakgathe Primary School's 116, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Manchakgathe Primary School's 116; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Manchakgathe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Manchakgathe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Sekhukhune

Zooming into Sekhukhune, here are 5 other schools to compare against Manchakgathe Primary School.

  • Dihlabaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,276 learners against Manchakgathe Primary School's 116, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tshehlwaneng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Manchakgathe Primary School, 1,157 compared with 116; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Manchakgathe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Manchakgathe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makgane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,066 learners against Manchakgathe Primary School's 116, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tibamoshito Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,059 learners against Manchakgathe Primary School's 116, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Ramphelane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 897 learners against Manchakgathe Primary School's 116; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Manchakgathe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Manchakgathe 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 Manchakgathe Primary School for 2027

Because Manchakgathe 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
Ga-Sekele Village
Postal
P.o. Box 135; Sekhukhune1124
Telephone
078 518 3990
EMIS number
925660587

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Manchakgathe 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 Manchakgathe Primary School directly, on 078 518 3990, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Manchakgathe 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 Manchakgathe Primary School the best school in Sekhukhune?
No matric pass rate is on record for Manchakgathe 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 Sekhukhune besides Manchakgathe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sekhukhune, including Dihlabaneng.
How big are the classes at Manchakgathe Primary School?
Manchakgathe Primary School reported 116 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Manchakgathe Primary School?
No. Manchakgathe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Manchakgathe Primary School a public or private school?
Manchakgathe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Manchakgathe Primary School?
You can call 078 518 3990. It is located at Ga-Sekele Village.
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