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Maraxwe Primary School

Public primary school · Makonde, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

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

Maraxwe Primary School is a public primary school in Makonde. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

170
Learners
5
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Maraxwe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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 East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe East district with Maraxwe Primary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Maraxwe Primary School's 170; 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 Maraxwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Maraxwe Primary School's 170; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maraxwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maraxwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Maraxwe Primary School's 170; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maraxwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maraxwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maraxwe Primary School, 2,254 compared with 170; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maraxwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maraxwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maraxwe Primary School, 2,176 compared with 170; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maraxwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maraxwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Makonde

Zooming into Makonde, here are 5 other schools to compare against Maraxwe Primary School.

  • Makonde Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 771 learners against Maraxwe Primary School's 170, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Vhurivhuri Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 380 learners against Maraxwe Primary School's 170, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lucas Ratshalingwa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 373 learners against Maraxwe Primary School's 170; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maraxwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maraxwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tombolagole Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 348 learners against Maraxwe Primary School's 170; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maraxwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maraxwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mavunde Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maraxwe Primary School, 318 compared with 170, 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 Maraxwe Primary School for 2027

Because Maraxwe 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
Maraxwe Location
Postal
P.o. Box 861; Makonde
Telephone
076 691 8147
EMIS number
929310806

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maraxwe 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 Maraxwe Primary School directly, on 076 691 8147, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maraxwe 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 Maraxwe Primary School the best school in Makonde?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maraxwe 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 Makonde besides Maraxwe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makonde, including Makonde.
How big are the classes at Maraxwe Primary School?
Maraxwe Primary School reported 170 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Maraxwe Primary School?
No. Maraxwe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Maraxwe Primary School a public or private school?
Maraxwe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maraxwe Primary School?
You can call 076 691 8147. It is located at Maraxwe Location.
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