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Marakabela Primary School

Public primary school · Dresden, Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

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

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

769
Learners
19
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

Here is how Marakabela Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune East district.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Marakabela Primary School, 2,177 compared with 769; is a public combined school, a different phase than Marakabela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marakabela 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 Marakabela Primary School's 769; 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 Marakabela 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 Marakabela Primary School's 769, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marakabela Primary School, 1,571 compared with 769, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Marakabela Primary School, 1,570 compared with 769; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marakabela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marakabela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Burgersfort

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

  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Marakabela Primary School's 769; 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 Marakabela 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 Marakabela Primary School's 769, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Marakabela Primary School, 1,570 compared with 769; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marakabela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marakabela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mogolo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Marakabela Primary School's 769; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marakabela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marakabela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,483 learners against Marakabela Primary School's 769; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marakabela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marakabela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Marakabela Primary School for 2027

Because Marakabela 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
304 Kt Dresden Village
Postal
P.o Box 274
Telephone
99
EMIS number
996602103

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Marakabela 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 Marakabela Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Marakabela 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 Marakabela Primary School the best school in Burgersfort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Marakabela 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 Burgersfort besides Marakabela Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Marakabela Primary School?
Marakabela Primary School reported 769 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Marakabela Primary School?
No. Marakabela Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Marakabela Primary School a public or private school?
Marakabela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Marakabela Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at 304 Kt Dresden Village.
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