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Mapitlula Primary School

Public primary school · Tzaneen, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Tzaneen, Mapitlula Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mapitlula Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mapitlula Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Tzaneen. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

266
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mapitlula Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Mopani West district

5 other schools in Mopani West district, for comparison against Mapitlula Primary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Mapitlula Primary School's 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapitlula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapitlula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Mapitlula Primary School's 266, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapitlula Primary School, 1,675 compared with 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapitlula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapitlula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Mapitlula Primary School's 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapitlula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapitlula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Mapitlula Primary School's 266, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

Zooming into Tzaneen, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mapitlula Primary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Mapitlula Primary School's 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapitlula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapitlula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Mapitlula Primary School's 266; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mapitlula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapitlula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Tzaneen teaches considerably more learners than Mapitlula Primary School, 1,520 compared with 266, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapitlula Primary School, 1,332 compared with 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapitlula Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapitlula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motupakgomo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapitlula Primary School, 1,275 compared with 266, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Mapitlula Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mapitlula 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
Mapitlula Village; Modjadji;
Postal
P.o. Box 1786; Tzaneen
Telephone
083 372 2904
EMIS number
918510446

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mapitlula 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 Mapitlula Primary School directly, on 083 372 2904, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mapitlula 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 Mapitlula Primary School the best school in Tzaneen?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mapitlula 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 Tzaneen besides Mapitlula Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at Mapitlula Primary School?
Mapitlula Primary School reported 266 learners and 7 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 Mapitlula Primary School?
No. Mapitlula Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mapitlula Primary School a public or private school?
Mapitlula Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mapitlula Primary School?
You can call 083 372 2904. It is located at Mapitlula Village; Modjadji;.
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