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Mathothwe Primary School

Public primary school · Mashau, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Mathothwe Primary School is a public primary school based in Mashau. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mathothwe Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mashau, Mathothwe Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

129
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mathothwe Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe West district with Mathothwe Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Mathothwe Primary School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathothwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathothwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Mathothwe Primary School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathothwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathothwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathothwe Primary School, 2,202 compared with 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathothwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathothwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Mathothwe Primary School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathothwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathothwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Mathothwe Primary School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathothwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathothwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mashau

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

  • Vhafamadi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathothwe Primary School, 1,394 compared with 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathothwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathothwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mphagane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 703 learners against Mathothwe Primary School's 129, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mariadze Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 544 learners against Mathothwe Primary School's 129, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Khwara Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 500 learners against Mathothwe Primary School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathothwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathothwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Frank Mukhaswakule Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 495 learners against Mathothwe Primary School's 129, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Mathothwe Primary School for 2027

Because Mathothwe 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
Hamashau; Mathothwe Village;
Postal
P.o. Box 1301; Mashau
Telephone
084 223 4518
EMIS number
930321370

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mathothwe 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 Mathothwe Primary School directly, on 084 223 4518, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mathothwe 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 Mathothwe Primary School the best school in Mashau?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mathothwe 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 Mashau besides Mathothwe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mashau, including Vhafamadi.
How big are the classes at Mathothwe Primary School?
Mathothwe Primary School reported 129 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Mathothwe Primary School?
No. Mathothwe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mathothwe Primary School a public or private school?
Mathothwe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mathothwe Primary School?
You can call 084 223 4518. It is located at Hamashau; Mathothwe Village;.
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