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Marken Primary School

Public primary school · Marken, Marken, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

In Marken, Marken Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 282 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Marken Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Marken Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Marken. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

282
Learners
9
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Marken Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Marken Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

5 other schools in Mogalakwena district, for comparison against Marken Primary School.

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Marken Primary School's 282, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marken Primary School, 1,572 compared with 282, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Marken Primary School, 1,445 compared with 282; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marken Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marken Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mageme Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marken Primary School, 1,429 compared with 282, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against Marken Primary School's 282, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Marken

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

  • Ranoko Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marken Primary School, 537 compared with 282, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mphari Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 526 learners against Marken Primary School's 282; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marken Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 94% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marken Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • K.k. Monare Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Marken Primary School, at 372 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lemetja Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Marken Primary School, at 372 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marken Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 95.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marken Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ralehumane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Marken Primary School, at 362 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Marken Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Marken Primary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Marken
Postal
P.o. Box 2; Marken
Telephone
014 765 0121
Website
marken.com
EMIS number
906111740

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Marken 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 Marken Primary School directly, on 014 765 0121, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Marken 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 Marken Primary School the best school in Marken?
No matric pass rate is on record for Marken 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 Marken besides Marken Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Marken, including Ranoko.
How big are the classes at Marken Primary School?
Marken Primary School reported 282 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Marken Primary School?
Yes, Marken Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Marken Primary School a public or private school?
Marken Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Marken Primary School?
You can call 014 765 0121. It is located at Marken.
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