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Marico Academy

Public primary school, comprehensive specialisation · Groot Marico, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)

Marico Academy is a public primary school in Groot Marico. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Marico Academy, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Groot Marico, Marico Academy is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

402
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ngaka Modiri Molema district with Marico Academy.

  • Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than Marico Academy, 1,836 compared with 402; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marico Academy; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marico Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Matlape Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marico Academy, 1,537 compared with 402, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,479 learners against Marico Academy's 402; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marico Academy; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marico Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Madoda Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,377 learners against Marico Academy's 402, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marico Academy, 1,347 compared with 402, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Groot Marico

And within Groot Marico itself, 2 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Phenyo Botlhe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marico Academy, 822 compared with 402, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Thuto Ke Maatla Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Marico Academy, at 462 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marico Academy; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marico Academy doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Marico Academy for 2027

As a public school, Marico Academy takes part in North West's provincial learner registration drive for 2027, open from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Parents can find the process on the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page; the full North West School Application Process Guide sets out the documents needed and who to contact.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Fakkel Straat 1, , Groot-Marico, 1747
Postal
P.o.box 7, Grootmarico, 2850
Telephone
014 503 0078
EMIS number
600100475

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Marico Academy?
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 Marico Academy directly, on 014 503 0078, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Marico Academy?
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 Marico Academy the best school in Groot Marico?
No matric pass rate is on record for Marico Academy 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 Groot Marico besides Marico Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Groot Marico, including Phenyo Botlhe.
How big are the classes at Marico Academy?
Marico Academy reported 402 learners and 12 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 Marico Academy?
No. Marico Academy is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Marico Academy a public or private school?
Marico Academy is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Marico Academy?
You can call 014 503 0078. It is located at Fakkel Straat 1, , Groot-Marico, 1747.
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