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Mapula Primary School

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

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

Mapula Primary School is a public primary school in Tzaneen. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

695
Learners
19
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mapula 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

Mopani West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani West district with Mapula Primary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Mapula Primary School's 695; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapula 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 Mapula Primary School's 695, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapula Primary School, 1,675 compared with 695; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapula 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 Mapula Primary School's 695; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapula 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 Mapula Primary School's 695, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

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

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Mapula Primary School's 695; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapula 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 Mapula Primary School's 695; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mapula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Tzaneen teaches considerably more learners than Mapula Primary School, 1,520 compared with 695, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapula Primary School, 1,332 compared with 695; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapula Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motupakgomo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mapula Primary School, 1,275 compared with 695, 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 Mapula Primary School for 2027

Mapula 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
Leretjeni Village; Bolobedu; Modjadji Area;
Postal
P/Bag X4051; Tzaneen
Telephone
078 690 2540
EMIS number
918510453

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mapula 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 Mapula Primary School directly, on 078 690 2540, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mapula 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 Mapula Primary School the best school in Tzaneen?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mapula 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 Mapula Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at Mapula Primary School?
Mapula Primary School reported 695 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Mapula Primary School?
No. Mapula Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mapula Primary School a public or private school?
Mapula Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mapula Primary School?
You can call 078 690 2540. It is located at Leretjeni Village; Bolobedu; Modjadji Area;.
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