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Mariphu Primary School

Public primary school · Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

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

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

521
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mariphu 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

Capricorn North district

5 other schools in Capricorn North district, for comparison against Mariphu Primary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mariphu Primary School, 1,801 compared with 521; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mariphu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mariphu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mariphu Primary School, 1,637 compared with 521; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mariphu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mariphu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maphetsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mariphu Primary School, 1,466 compared with 521, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mariphu Primary School, 1,342 compared with 521; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mariphu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mariphu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nare Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,254 learners against Mariphu Primary School's 521; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mariphu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mariphu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mariphu Primary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Mariphu Primary School's 521; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mariphu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mariphu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Mariphu Primary School's 521; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 95.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mariphu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Mariphu Primary School's 521, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Mariphu Primary School's 521, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Mariphu Primary School's 521, 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Mariphu Primary School for 2027

Mariphu Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No 625; Makgodu Ramongwana No. 2;
Postal
P.o. Box 1407; Seshego
Telephone
99
EMIS number
922220668

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mariphu 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 Mariphu Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mariphu 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 Mariphu Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mariphu 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 Polokwane besides Mariphu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Mariphu Primary School?
Mariphu Primary School reported 521 learners and 15 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 Mariphu Primary School?
No. Mariphu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mariphu Primary School a public or private school?
Mariphu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mariphu Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Stand No 625; Makgodu Ramongwana No. 2;.
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