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Maphetsa Primary School

Public primary school · Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

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

Maphetsa Primary School is a public primary school in Polokwane. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

1,466
Learners
41
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Maphetsa 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

Capricorn North district

5 other schools in Capricorn North district, for comparison against Maphetsa Primary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maphetsa Primary School, at 1,801 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphetsa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphetsa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maphetsa Primary School, at 1,637 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphetsa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphetsa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maphetsa Primary School, at 1,342 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphetsa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphetsa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nare Secondary School is a similar size to Maphetsa Primary School, with 1,254 learners against 1,466; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphetsa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphetsa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dendron Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maphetsa Primary School, at 1,251 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Maphetsa Primary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Maphetsa Primary School's 1,466; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphetsa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphetsa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy sits in roughly the same size range as Maphetsa Primary School, at 2,010 learners; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 95.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphetsa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School is a similar size to Maphetsa Primary School, with 1,969 learners against 1,466, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maphetsa Primary School, at 1,821 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maphetsa Primary School, at 1,780 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Maphetsa Primary School for 2027

Maphetsa 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
Ga-Mareis
Postal
P O Box 689; Bochum
Telephone
071 332 1448
EMIS number
992201501

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maphetsa 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 Maphetsa Primary School directly, on 071 332 1448, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maphetsa 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 Maphetsa Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maphetsa 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 Polokwane besides Maphetsa Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Maphetsa Primary School?
Maphetsa Primary School reported 1,466 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Maphetsa Primary School?
No. Maphetsa Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Maphetsa Primary School a public or private school?
Maphetsa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maphetsa Primary School?
You can call 071 332 1448. It is located at Ga-Mareis.
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