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Mapapila Primary School

Public primary school · Mapapila, Malamulele, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

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

Mapapila Primary School is a public primary school in Mapapila, Malamulele. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

426
Learners
14
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mapapila 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

Vhembe East district

5 other schools in Vhembe East district, for comparison against Mapapila Primary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Mapapila Primary School's 426; 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 Mapapila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Mapapila Primary School's 426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapapila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapapila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Mapapila Primary School's 426; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mapapila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapapila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapapila Primary School, 2,254 compared with 426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapapila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapapila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapapila Primary School, 2,176 compared with 426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapapila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapapila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Malamulele

Zooming into Malamulele, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mapapila Primary School.

  • Apple Seeds Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapapila Primary School, 2,047 compared with 426, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • E.p.p. Mhinga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,699 learners against Mapapila Primary School's 426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapapila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapapila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thambisa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,563 learners against Mapapila Primary School's 426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapapila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapapila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Magangeni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapapila Primary School, 1,502 compared with 426, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Dlamani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,467 learners against Mapapila Primary School's 426; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapapila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapapila 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 Mapapila Primary School for 2027

Because Mapapila 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
Mapapila Village Stand No:302
Postal
P O Box 1219 Malamulele
Telephone
99
EMIS number
911361378

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mapapila 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 Mapapila Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mapapila 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 Mapapila Primary School the best school in Malamulele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mapapila 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 Malamulele besides Mapapila Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Malamulele, including Apple Seeds.
How big are the classes at Mapapila Primary School?
Mapapila Primary School reported 426 learners and 14 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 Mapapila Primary School?
No. Mapapila Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mapapila Primary School a public or private school?
Mapapila Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mapapila Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Mapapila Village Stand No:302.
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