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Maphophe Primary School

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

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

In Saselemane, Maphophe Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

538
Learners
14
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Vhembe East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe East district with Maphophe Primary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Maphophe Primary School, 2,643 compared with 538; 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 Maphophe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphophe Primary School, 2,493 compared with 538; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphophe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphophe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Maphophe Primary School, 2,329 compared with 538; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maphophe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphophe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Maphophe Primary School's 538; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphophe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphophe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Maphophe Primary School's 538; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphophe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphophe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Saselemane

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

  • Jim Chavani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Maphophe Primary School's 538; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphophe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphophe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Basopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphophe Primary School, 1,576 compared with 538; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphophe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphophe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nwanati Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphophe Primary School, 1,345 compared with 538; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphophe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 51.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphophe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shikundu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,180 learners against Maphophe Primary School's 538; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphophe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphophe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vongani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphophe Primary School, 1,073 compared with 538, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Maphophe Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Maphophe 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
Saselamani; Mhinga Tribal;
Postal
Box 212 Saselamani;
Telephone
078 198 7190
EMIS number
911360474

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maphophe 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 Maphophe Primary School directly, on 078 198 7190, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maphophe 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 Maphophe Primary School the best school in Saselemane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maphophe 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 Saselemane besides Maphophe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Saselemane, including Jim Chavani.
How big are the classes at Maphophe Primary School?
Maphophe Primary School reported 538 learners and 14 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 Maphophe Primary School?
No. Maphophe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Maphophe Primary School a public or private school?
Maphophe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maphophe Primary School?
You can call 078 198 7190. It is located at Saselamani; Mhinga Tribal;.
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