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Marcus Masibe Primary School

Public primary school · Sterkwatergapica, Platinumrif, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

Marcus Masibe Primary School is a public primary school based in Sterkwatergapica, Platinumrif. 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 Marcus Masibe Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Sterkwatergapica, Platinumrif, Marcus Masibe Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

345
Learners
10
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Marcus Masibe Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mogalakwena district with Marcus Masibe Primary School.

  • Mmamangina Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marcus Masibe Primary School, 1,679 compared with 345, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Marcus Masibe Primary School's 345, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,445 learners against Marcus Masibe Primary School's 345; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marcus Masibe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marcus Masibe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mageme Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,429 learners against Marcus Masibe Primary School's 345, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marcus Masibe Primary School, 1,272 compared with 345, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Platinumrif

And within Platinumrif itself, 1 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Madikoti Putsoa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 548 learners against Marcus Masibe Primary School's 345, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Marcus Masibe Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Marcus Masibe Primary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ga Pila 552; Strekwater Mokopane;
Postal
P.o. Box 325;Potgietersrus
Telephone
99
EMIS number
921120874

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Marcus Masibe 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 Marcus Masibe Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Marcus Masibe 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 Marcus Masibe Primary School the best school in Platinumrif?
No matric pass rate is on record for Marcus Masibe 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 Platinumrif besides Marcus Masibe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Platinumrif, including Madikoti Putsoa.
How big are the classes at Marcus Masibe Primary School?
Marcus Masibe Primary School reported 345 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Marcus Masibe Primary School?
No. Marcus Masibe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Marcus Masibe Primary School a public or private school?
Marcus Masibe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Marcus Masibe Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Ga Pila 552; Strekwater Mokopane;.
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