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Maranikwe Primary School

Public primary school · Dzanani, Dzanani, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

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

Maranikwe Primary School is a public primary school in Dzanani. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

599
Learners
16
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Maranikwe 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

Vhembe West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe West district with Maranikwe Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maranikwe Primary School, 2,569 compared with 599; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maranikwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maranikwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maranikwe Primary School, 2,292 compared with 599; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maranikwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maranikwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Maranikwe Primary School's 599; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maranikwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maranikwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maranikwe Primary School, 2,035 compared with 599; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maranikwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maranikwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maranikwe Primary School, 1,946 compared with 599; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maranikwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maranikwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Dzanani

Zooming into Dzanani, here are 5 other schools to compare against Maranikwe Primary School.

  • Tshikuwi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,228 learners against Maranikwe Primary School's 599, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nngweni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maranikwe Primary School, 1,146 compared with 599; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maranikwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maranikwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Mbulaheni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maranikwe Primary School, 1,082 compared with 599; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maranikwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maranikwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jonathan Mushaathama Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maranikwe Primary School, at 824 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maranikwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maranikwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mulenga Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maranikwe Primary School, at 708 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maranikwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maranikwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Maranikwe Primary School for 2027

Because Maranikwe 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
Tshituni Tsha Fhasi
Postal
P.o. Box 162; Dzanani955
Telephone
99
EMIS number
928330749

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maranikwe 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 Maranikwe Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maranikwe 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 Maranikwe Primary School the best school in Dzanani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maranikwe 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 Dzanani besides Maranikwe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Dzanani, including Tshikuwi.
How big are the classes at Maranikwe Primary School?
Maranikwe Primary School reported 599 learners and 16 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 Maranikwe Primary School?
No. Maranikwe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Maranikwe Primary School a public or private school?
Maranikwe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maranikwe Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Tshituni Tsha Fhasi.
Related

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