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Mariadze Primary School

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

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

In Mashau, Mariadze Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

544
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Vhembe West district

Here is how Mariadze Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Mariadze Primary School's 544; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mariadze Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mariadze Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Mariadze Primary School's 544; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mariadze Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mariadze Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mariadze Primary School, 2,202 compared with 544; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mariadze Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mariadze Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Mariadze Primary School's 544; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mariadze Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mariadze Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Mariadze Primary School's 544; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mariadze Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mariadze Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mashau

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

  • Vhafamadi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mariadze Primary School, 1,394 compared with 544; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mariadze Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mariadze Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mphagane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mariadze Primary School, at 703 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Khwara Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mariadze Primary School, at 500 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mariadze Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mariadze Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Frank Mukhaswakule Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mariadze Primary School, at 495 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mashau Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mariadze Primary School, at 471 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Mariadze Primary School for 2027

Because Mariadze 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
Mashau, Doli Next To Fruit Shop, Makhado 0943
Postal
P/Bag 1561; Mashau
Telephone
015 976 2020
EMIS number
930321448

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mariadze 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 Mariadze Primary School directly, on 015 976 2020, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mariadze 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 Mariadze Primary School the best school in Mashau?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mariadze 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 Mashau besides Mariadze Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mashau, including Vhafamadi.
How big are the classes at Mariadze Primary School?
Mariadze Primary School reported 544 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Mariadze Primary School?
No. Mariadze Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mariadze Primary School a public or private school?
Mariadze Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mariadze Primary School?
You can call 015 976 2020. It is located at Mashau, Doli Next To Fruit Shop, Makhado 0943.
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