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Maria Montessori Centre

Private primary school · Polokwane, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Maria Montessori Centre, a private primary school serving Polokwane. It currently teaches around 55 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Maria Montessori Centre, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Maria Montessori Centre is a private primary school in Polokwane. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

55
Learners
6
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Maria Montessori Centre sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Here is how Maria Montessori Centre compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn South district.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Maria Montessori Centre's 55; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maria Montessori Centre doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Maria Montessori Centre's 55; is a private secondary school, a different phase than Maria Montessori Centre; and posted a 95.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maria Montessori Centre doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Maria Montessori Centre's 55; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Maria Montessori Centre's 55; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maria Montessori Centre doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Maria Montessori Centre's 55; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Maria Montessori Centre.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Maria Montessori Centre's 55; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maria Montessori Centre doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Maria Montessori Centre's 55; is a private secondary school, a different phase than Maria Montessori Centre; and posted a 95.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maria Montessori Centre doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Maria Montessori Centre's 55; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Maria Montessori Centre's 55; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Maria Montessori Centre's 55; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
29 Magazyn Street
Telephone
015 291 4568
EMIS number
992205504

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maria Montessori Centre?
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 Maria Montessori Centre directly, on 015 291 4568, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maria Montessori Centre?
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 Maria Montessori Centre the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maria Montessori Centre to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Maria Montessori Centre?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Maria Montessori Centre?
Maria Montessori Centre reported 55 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Maria Montessori Centre?
Yes. As a private school, Maria Montessori Centre sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Maria Montessori Centre a public or private school?
Maria Montessori Centre is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Maria Montessori Centre?
You can call 015 291 4568. It is located at 29 Magazyn Street.
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