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Mapudithomo Primary School

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

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

Mapudithomo Primary School is a public primary school in Gamothpo, Polokwane. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,502
Learners
34
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mapudithomo 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

Capricorn South district

Here is how Mapudithomo Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn South district.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Mapudithomo Primary School's 1,502; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapudithomo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapudithomo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy sits in roughly the same size range as Mapudithomo 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 Mapudithomo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School is a similar size to Mapudithomo Primary School, with 1,969 learners against 1,502, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is a similar size to Mapudithomo Primary School, with 1,836 learners against 1,502; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapudithomo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapudithomo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nirvana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mapudithomo Primary School, at 1,821 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Mapudithomo Primary School's 1,502; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapudithomo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapudithomo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy sits in roughly the same size range as Mapudithomo 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 Mapudithomo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School is a similar size to Mapudithomo Primary School, with 1,969 learners against 1,502, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mapudithomo Primary School, at 1,821 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mapudithomo 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 Mapudithomo Primary School for 2027

Because Mapudithomo Primary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Nobody Thakgalang; Ga Mothapo;
Postal
P.o. Box 2490; Sovenga
Telephone
082 302 0298
EMIS number
923242279

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mapudithomo 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 Mapudithomo Primary School directly, on 082 302 0298, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mapudithomo 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 Mapudithomo Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mapudithomo 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 Mapudithomo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Mapudithomo Primary School?
Mapudithomo Primary School reported 1,502 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 44 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 Mapudithomo Primary School?
No. Mapudithomo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mapudithomo Primary School a public or private school?
Mapudithomo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mapudithomo Primary School?
You can call 082 302 0298. It is located at Nobody Thakgalang; Ga Mothapo;.
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