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Matangari Primary School

Public primary school · Matangarivillage, Thohoyandou, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Matangari Primary School, a public primary school serving Matangarivillage, Thohoyandou. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Matangari Primary School is a public primary school in Matangarivillage, Thohoyandou. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

1,011
Learners
28
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Matangari 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

Vhembe East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe East district with Matangari Primary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Matangari Primary School's 1,011; 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 Matangari Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Matangari Primary School's 1,011; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matangari Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matangari Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Matangari Primary School's 1,011; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matangari Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matangari Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matangari Primary School, 2,254 compared with 1,011; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matangari Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matangari Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matangari Primary School, 2,176 compared with 1,011; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matangari Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matangari Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Thohoyandou

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

  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Matangari Primary School's 1,011; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matangari Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matangari Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Azwifarwi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,153 learners against Matangari Primary School's 1,011; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matangari Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matangari Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshedza Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,667 learners against Matangari Primary School's 1,011, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mphalaleni Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matangari Primary School, at 1,390 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matangari Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 82.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matangari Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Milton Mpfumedzeni Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matangari Primary School, at 1,374 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matangari Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matangari 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 Matangari Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Matangari 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
Matangari Location
Postal
P/Bag 1614; Makonde
Telephone
083 576 2853
EMIS number
930310790

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matangari 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 Matangari Primary School directly, on 083 576 2853, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matangari 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 Matangari Primary School the best school in Thohoyandou?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matangari 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 Thohoyandou besides Matangari Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thohoyandou, including Liivha.
How big are the classes at Matangari Primary School?
Matangari Primary School reported 1,011 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Matangari Primary School?
No. Matangari Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Matangari Primary School a public or private school?
Matangari Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matangari Primary School?
You can call 083 576 2853. It is located at Matangari Location.
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