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Marito Primary School

Public primary school · Tzaneen, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

Marito Primary School is a public primary school in Tzaneen. 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 Marito Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Tzaneen, Marito Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

267
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Marito Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Mopani West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani West district with Marito Primary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Marito Primary School, 1,971 compared with 267; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marito Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marito Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marito Primary School, 1,700 compared with 267, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,675 learners against Marito Primary School's 267; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marito Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marito Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Marito Primary School, 1,645 compared with 267; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marito Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marito Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dududu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marito Primary School, 1,567 compared with 267, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

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

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Marito Primary School, 1,971 compared with 267; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marito Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marito Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Marito Primary School, 1,855 compared with 267; is a public combined school, a different phase than Marito Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marito Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Tzaneen is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,520 learners against Marito Primary School's 267, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against Marito Primary School's 267; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marito Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marito Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motupakgomo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,275 learners against Marito Primary School's 267, 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 Marito Primary School for 2027

Marito 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
Petanenge Village
Postal
P/Bag X 1418; Letaba
Telephone
99
EMIS number
915530730

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Marito 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 Marito Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Marito 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 Marito Primary School the best school in Tzaneen?
No matric pass rate is on record for Marito 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 Tzaneen besides Marito Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at Marito Primary School?
Marito Primary School reported 267 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Marito Primary School?
No. Marito Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Marito Primary School a public or private school?
Marito Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Marito Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Petanenge Village.
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