Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Limpopo / Nylstroom / Maokeng Primary School

Maokeng Primary School

Public primary school · Phagamen, Nylstroom, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Maokeng Primary School is a public primary school based in Phagamen, Nylstroom. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

Is any information about Maokeng Primary School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Maokeng Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Phagamen, Nylstroom, Maokeng Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,283
Learners
39
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Maokeng Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Waterberg district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Waterberg district with Maokeng Primary School.

  • Phagameng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,114 learners against Maokeng Primary School's 1,283; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maokeng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maokeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School is a similar size to Maokeng Primary School, with 1,674 learners against 1,283, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maokeng Primary School, at 1,670 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maokeng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maokeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is a similar size to Maokeng Primary School, with 1,620 learners against 1,283; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maokeng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maokeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ditheku Primary School is a similar size to Maokeng Primary School, with 1,575 learners against 1,283, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Nylstroom

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

  • Phagameng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,114 learners against Maokeng Primary School's 1,283; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maokeng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maokeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is a similar size to Maokeng Primary School, with 1,620 learners against 1,283; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maokeng Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maokeng Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hector Peterson Primary School is a similar size to Maokeng Primary School, with 1,519 learners against 1,283, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lekkerbreek Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maokeng Primary School, at 1,327 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dagbreek Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maokeng Primary School, at 1,315 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Maokeng Primary School for 2027

Because Maokeng 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
4162; Masenya Street; Phagameng;
Postal
P.o. Box 5338; Nylstroom
Telephone
014 717 4951
EMIS number
910132379

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maokeng 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 Maokeng Primary School directly, on 014 717 4951, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maokeng 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 Maokeng Primary School the best school in Nylstroom?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maokeng 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 Nylstroom besides Maokeng Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nylstroom, including Phagameng.
How big are the classes at Maokeng Primary School?
Maokeng Primary School reported 1,283 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Maokeng Primary School?
No. Maokeng Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Maokeng Primary School a public or private school?
Maokeng Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maokeng Primary School?
You can call 014 717 4951. It is located at 4162; Masenya Street; Phagameng;.
Related

Related schools in Nylstroom

Nearby schools in Phagamen, Nylstroom: