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Mankopane Primary School

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

In Lefalane, Mankopane 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 Mankopane Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

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

517
Learners
15
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mankopane 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

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sekhukhune East district with Mankopane Primary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Mankopane Primary School's 517; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mankopane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mankopane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Mankopane Primary School, 2,042 compared with 517; 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 Mankopane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mankopane Primary School, 1,875 compared with 517, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Mankopane Primary School's 517, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Mankopane Primary School's 517; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mankopane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mankopane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Lefalane

Zooming into Lefalane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mankopane Primary School.

  • Lerajane Primary School is a similar size to Mankopane Primary School, with 395 learners against 517, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mohlaletse Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 315 learners against Mankopane Primary School's 517; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mankopane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mankopane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgoedi Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 217 learners against Mankopane Primary School's 517, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Matleu Primary School teaches fewer learners than Mankopane Primary School, 180 compared with 517, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Peu Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 151 learners against Mankopane Primary School's 517; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mankopane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mankopane 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 Mankopane Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mankopane Primary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ga- Nchabeleng Mothopong; Next To Moshate;
Postal
P.o. Box 345; Lefalane
Telephone
082 840 0983
EMIS number
918610360

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mankopane 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 Mankopane Primary School directly, on 082 840 0983, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mankopane 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 Mankopane Primary School the best school in Lefalane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mankopane 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 Lefalane besides Mankopane Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Lefalane, including Lerajane.
How big are the classes at Mankopane Primary School?
Mankopane Primary School reported 517 learners and 15 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 Mankopane Primary School?
No. Mankopane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mankopane Primary School a public or private school?
Mankopane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mankopane Primary School?
You can call 082 840 0983. It is located at Ga- Nchabeleng Mothopong; Next To Moshate;.
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