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Mapalagadi Primary School

Public primary school · Newstands, Groblersdal, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Mapalagadi Primary School is a public primary school based in Newstands, Groblersdal. 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 Mapalagadi Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Newstands, Groblersdal, Mapalagadi Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

884
Learners
23
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mapalagadi Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sekhukhune South district with Mapalagadi Primary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Mapalagadi Primary School's 884; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapalagadi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapalagadi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Mapalagadi Primary School's 884, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Mapalagadi Primary School's 884; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mapalagadi Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Mapalagadi Primary School's 884, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Mapalagadi Primary School's 884, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Groblersdal

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

  • Baropodi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapalagadi Primary School, 1,446 compared with 884, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Mapalagadi Primary School's 884, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Mapalagadi Primary School's 884, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Refilwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapalagadi Primary School, 1,285 compared with 884; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapalagadi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapalagadi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngwanamatlang Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,271 learners against Mapalagadi Primary School's 884; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapalagadi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapalagadi 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 Mapalagadi Primary School for 2027

Because Mapalagadi 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
Morgenson; Glencowie; Ga- Moloi;
Postal
P.o. Box 68; Glencowie1061
Telephone
013 298 1480
EMIS number
924641234

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mapalagadi 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 Mapalagadi Primary School directly, on 013 298 1480, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mapalagadi 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 Mapalagadi Primary School the best school in Groblersdal?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mapalagadi 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 Groblersdal besides Mapalagadi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Groblersdal, including Baropodi.
How big are the classes at Mapalagadi Primary School?
Mapalagadi Primary School reported 884 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Mapalagadi Primary School?
No. Mapalagadi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mapalagadi Primary School a public or private school?
Mapalagadi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mapalagadi Primary School?
You can call 013 298 1480. It is located at Morgenson; Glencowie; Ga- Moloi;.
Related

Related schools in Groblersdal

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