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Mapakophele Primary School

Public primary school · Dzanani, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

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

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

In Dzanani, Mapakophele Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

118
Learners
4
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Vhembe West district

Here is how Mapakophele Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Mapakophele Primary School's 118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapakophele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapakophele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Mapakophele Primary School's 118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapakophele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapakophele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapakophele Primary School, 2,202 compared with 118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapakophele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapakophele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Mapakophele Primary School's 118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapakophele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapakophele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Mapakophele Primary School's 118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapakophele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapakophele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Dzanani

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

  • Tshikuwi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapakophele Primary School, 1,228 compared with 118, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nngweni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,146 learners against Mapakophele Primary School's 118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapakophele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapakophele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Mbulaheni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,082 learners against Mapakophele Primary School's 118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapakophele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapakophele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jonathan Mushaathama Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapakophele Primary School, 824 compared with 118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapakophele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapakophele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mulenga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapakophele Primary School, 708 compared with 118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapakophele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapakophele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Mapakophele Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mapakophele 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
Mopakophele
Postal
P.o. Box 68; Dzanani955
Telephone
99
EMIS number
928330732

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mapakophele 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 Mapakophele Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mapakophele 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 Mapakophele Primary School the best school in Dzanani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mapakophele 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 Dzanani besides Mapakophele Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Dzanani, including Tshikuwi.
How big are the classes at Mapakophele Primary School?
Mapakophele Primary School reported 118 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Mapakophele Primary School?
No. Mapakophele Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mapakophele Primary School a public or private school?
Mapakophele Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mapakophele Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Mopakophele.
Related

Related schools in Dzanani

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