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Mapaana Primary School

Public primary school · Kgapane, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

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

Mapaana Primary School is a public primary school in Kgapane. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

351
Learners
9
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mapaana Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Mopani West district

5 other schools in Mopani West district, for comparison against Mapaana Primary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Mapaana Primary School's 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapaana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapaana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Mapaana Primary School's 351, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapaana Primary School, 1,675 compared with 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapaana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapaana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Mapaana Primary School's 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapaana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapaana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Mapaana Primary School's 351, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kgapane

Zooming into Kgapane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mapaana Primary School.

  • Senakwe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapaana Primary School, 1,039 compared with 351, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Matshwi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 893 learners against Mapaana Primary School's 351, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tlhabeleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapaana Primary School, 571 compared with 351, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kgolakaleleme Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mapaana Primary School, at 470 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapaana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapaana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Femane Primary School is a similar size to Mapaana Primary School, with 468 learners against 351, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Mapaana Primary School for 2027

Mapaana Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mapaana Village; Ga_Kgapane;838;
Postal
P.o. Box 4844; Ga-Kgapane
Telephone
015 328 3284
EMIS number
918510439

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mapaana 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 Mapaana Primary School directly, on 015 328 3284, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mapaana 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 Mapaana Primary School the best school in Kgapane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mapaana 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 Kgapane besides Mapaana Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kgapane, including Senakwe.
How big are the classes at Mapaana Primary School?
Mapaana Primary School reported 351 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Mapaana Primary School?
No. Mapaana Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mapaana Primary School a public or private school?
Mapaana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mapaana Primary School?
You can call 015 328 3284. It is located at Mapaana Village; Ga_Kgapane;838;.
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