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Matlabong Primary School

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

Matlabong Primary School is a public primary school in Malaeneng, Ohrigstad. 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 Matlabong Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Malaeneng, Ohrigstad, Matlabong Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

221
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Matlabong Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

Here is how Matlabong Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune East district.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Matlabong Primary School, 2,177 compared with 221; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matlabong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matlabong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Matlabong Primary School's 221; 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 Matlabong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Matlabong Primary School's 221, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matlabong Primary School, 1,571 compared with 221, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matlabong Primary School, 1,570 compared with 221; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matlabong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matlabong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Ohrigstad

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

  • Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 642 learners against Matlabong Primary School's 221; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matlabong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matlabong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maokeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matlabong Primary School, 454 compared with 221; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matlabong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matlabong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dipitsi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matlabong Primary School, 429 compared with 221, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Matshaile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 411 learners against Matlabong Primary School's 221; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matlabong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 88.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matlabong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leboeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 400 learners against Matlabong Primary School's 221, 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 Matlabong Primary School for 2027

Matlabong 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
Phring Malaeneng Village
Postal
P.o. Box 5140; Ohrigstaad1122
Telephone
073 189 5381
EMIS number
925621223

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matlabong 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 Matlabong Primary School directly, on 073 189 5381, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matlabong 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 Matlabong Primary School the best school in Ohrigstad?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matlabong 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 Ohrigstad besides Matlabong Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ohrigstad, including Tshabelang Dinoko.
How big are the classes at Matlabong Primary School?
Matlabong Primary School reported 221 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Matlabong Primary School?
No. Matlabong Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Matlabong Primary School a public or private school?
Matlabong Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matlabong Primary School?
You can call 073 189 5381. It is located at Phring Malaeneng Village.
Related

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