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Mapate Primary School

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

Welcome to Mapate Primary School, a public primary school serving Mapatevillage, Shayadima. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Mapate Primary School is a public primary school in Mapatevillage, Shayadima. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

466
Learners
14
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mapate Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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 West district

5 other schools in Vhembe West district, for comparison against Mapate Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapate Primary School, 2,569 compared with 466; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapate Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapate Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapate Primary School, 2,292 compared with 466; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapate Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapate Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Mapate Primary School's 466; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapate Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapate Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapate Primary School, 2,035 compared with 466; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapate Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapate Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapate Primary School, 1,946 compared with 466; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapate Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapate Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Shayadima

Zooming into Shayadima, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mapate Primary School.

  • Dimani Agricultural Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapate Primary School, 1,346 compared with 466; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapate Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapate Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshisahulu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapate Primary School, 1,204 compared with 466, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Dzindi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 818 learners against Mapate Primary School's 466, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Shayandima Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 753 learners against Mapate Primary School's 466; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapate Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapate Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwevha Commercial Secondary School is a similar size to Mapate Primary School, with 649 learners against 466; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapate Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapate 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 Mapate Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mapate 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
Mapate Village; Thohoyandou Dist; Tshivhase Tribal;
Postal
P/Bag 929; Shayandima945
Telephone
99
EMIS number
930320124

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mapate 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 Mapate Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mapate 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 Mapate Primary School the best school in Shayadima?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mapate 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 Shayadima besides Mapate Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shayadima, including Dimani Agricultural.
How big are the classes at Mapate Primary School?
Mapate Primary School reported 466 learners and 14 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 Mapate Primary School?
No. Mapate Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mapate Primary School a public or private school?
Mapate Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mapate Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Mapate Village; Thohoyandou Dist; Tshivhase Tribal;.
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