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Matleu Primary School

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

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

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Matleu Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Matleu Primary School is a public primary school in Lefalane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

180
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Matleu 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

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

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Matleu Primary School's 180; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matleu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matleu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Matleu Primary School, 2,042 compared with 180; 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 Matleu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matleu Primary School, 1,875 compared with 180, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Matleu Primary School's 180, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Matleu Primary School's 180; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matleu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matleu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Lefalane

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

  • Mankopane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matleu Primary School, 517 compared with 180, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lerajane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 395 learners against Matleu Primary School's 180, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mohlaletse Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matleu Primary School, 315 compared with 180; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matleu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matleu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgoedi Primary School is a similar size to Matleu Primary School, with 217 learners against 180, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Peu Secondary School is a similar size to Matleu Primary School, with 151 learners against 180; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matleu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matleu 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 Matleu Primary School for 2027

Matleu 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
Ga-Mmakopa Village; Malekaskraal;
Postal
P/Bag X03; Lefalane741
Telephone
99
EMIS number
925610599

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matleu 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 Matleu Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matleu 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 Matleu Primary School the best school in Lefalane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matleu 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 Lefalane besides Matleu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Lefalane, including Mankopane.
How big are the classes at Matleu Primary School?
Matleu Primary School reported 180 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 45 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 Matleu Primary School?
No. Matleu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Matleu Primary School a public or private school?
Matleu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matleu Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Ga-Mmakopa Village; Malekaskraal;.
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