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Matlhaba Primary School

Public primary school · Sterkwatergapila, Platinumreef, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

In Sterkwatergapila, Platinumreef, Matlhaba 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 Matlhaba Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Matlhaba Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Sterkwatergapila, Platinumreef. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

252
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Matlhaba 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

Mogalakwena district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mogalakwena district with Matlhaba Primary School.

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Matlhaba Primary School's 252, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matlhaba Primary School, 1,572 compared with 252, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matlhaba Primary School, 1,445 compared with 252; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matlhaba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matlhaba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mageme Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matlhaba Primary School, 1,429 compared with 252, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against Matlhaba Primary School's 252, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Platinumreef

Zooming into Platinumreef, here are 1 other schools to compare against Matlhaba Primary School.

  • Matanta Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 176 learners against Matlhaba Primary School's 252; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matlhaba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matlhaba 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 Matlhaba Primary School for 2027

Because Matlhaba 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
Site No 551; Sandsloot; Sapila Village;
Postal
P.o. Box 283; Platinum Reef
Telephone
082 888 3865
EMIS number
921120928

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matlhaba 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 Matlhaba Primary School directly, on 082 888 3865, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matlhaba 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 Matlhaba Primary School the best school in Platinumreef?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matlhaba 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 Platinumreef besides Matlhaba Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Platinumreef, including Matanta.
How big are the classes at Matlhaba Primary School?
Matlhaba Primary School reported 252 learners and 7 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 Matlhaba Primary School?
No. Matlhaba Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Matlhaba Primary School a public or private school?
Matlhaba Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matlhaba Primary School?
You can call 082 888 3865. It is located at Site No 551; Sandsloot; Sapila Village;.
Related

Related schools in Platinumreef

A few other schools in the Sterkwatergapila, Platinumreef area: