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Maphuthe Primary School

Public primary school · Ritesection, Apel, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Maphuthe Primary School is a public primary school in Ritesection, Apel. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Maphuthe Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Ritesection, Apel, Maphuthe Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

376
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune East district, for comparison against Maphuthe Primary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Maphuthe Primary School, 2,177 compared with 376; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maphuthe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphuthe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Maphuthe Primary School's 376; 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 Maphuthe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Maphuthe Primary School's 376, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphuthe Primary School, 1,571 compared with 376, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphuthe Primary School, 1,570 compared with 376; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphuthe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphuthe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Apel

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

  • Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 972 learners against Maphuthe Primary School's 376; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphuthe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphuthe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkotsane Primary School is a similar size to Maphuthe Primary School, with 320 learners against 376, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutakwe Secondary School is a similar size to Maphuthe Primary School, with 314 learners against 376; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphuthe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphuthe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Moshiane Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 222 learners against Maphuthe Primary School's 376, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Diphale Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 209 learners against Maphuthe Primary School's 376; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphuthe Primary School; 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 Maphuthe Primary School for 2027

Maphuthe 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
Mohlaleletse Village; Po Tsate; Sekhukhune;1121
Postal
P.o. Box 486; Apel739
Telephone
99
EMIS number
925610568

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maphuthe 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 Maphuthe Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maphuthe 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 Maphuthe Primary School the best school in Apel?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maphuthe 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 Apel besides Maphuthe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Apel, including Mphela 'A Marumo.
How big are the classes at Maphuthe Primary School?
Maphuthe Primary School reported 376 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Maphuthe Primary School?
No. Maphuthe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Maphuthe Primary School a public or private school?
Maphuthe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maphuthe Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Mohlaleletse Village; Po Tsate; Sekhukhune;1121.
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