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Marota Makgane Primary School

Public primary school · Sekhukhune, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

In Sekhukhune, Marota Makgane Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Marota Makgane Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Sekhukhune. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

683
Learners
17
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Marota Makgane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Sekhukhune East district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune East district, for comparison against Marota Makgane Primary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Marota Makgane Primary School's 683; is a public combined school, a different phase than Marota Makgane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marota Makgane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Marota Makgane Primary School, 2,042 compared with 683; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marota Makgane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Marota Makgane Primary School, 1,875 compared with 683, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Marota Makgane Primary School's 683, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Marota Makgane Primary School's 683; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marota Makgane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marota Makgane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Sekhukhune

Zooming into Sekhukhune, here are 5 other schools to compare against Marota Makgane Primary School.

  • Dihlabaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,276 learners against Marota Makgane Primary School's 683, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tshehlwaneng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Marota Makgane Primary School, 1,157 compared with 683; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marota Makgane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marota Makgane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makgane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,066 learners against Marota Makgane Primary School's 683, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tibamoshito Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,059 learners against Marota Makgane Primary School's 683, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Ramphelane Secondary School is a similar size to Marota Makgane Primary School, with 897 learners against 683; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Marota Makgane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Marota Makgane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Marota Makgane Primary School for 2027

Because Marota Makgane 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
Magnet Heights; Ga Makgeru;
Postal
P.o. Box 854; Sekhukhune1124
Telephone
082 265 7120
EMIS number
925660662

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Marota Makgane 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 Marota Makgane Primary School directly, on 082 265 7120, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Marota Makgane 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 Marota Makgane Primary School the best school in Sekhukhune?
No matric pass rate is on record for Marota Makgane 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 Sekhukhune besides Marota Makgane Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sekhukhune, including Dihlabaneng.
How big are the classes at Marota Makgane Primary School?
Marota Makgane Primary School reported 683 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Marota Makgane Primary School?
No. Marota Makgane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Marota Makgane Primary School a public or private school?
Marota Makgane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Marota Makgane Primary School?
You can call 082 265 7120. It is located at Magnet Heights; Ga Makgeru;.
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