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Matshelana Primary School

Public primary school · Mashashane, Pietersburg, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Matshelana Primary School is a public primary school in Mashashane, Pietersburg. 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 Matshelana Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mashashane, Pietersburg, Matshelana Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

549
Learners
14
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Matshelana Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

5 other schools in Capricorn North district, for comparison against Matshelana Primary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Matshelana Primary School's 549; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshelana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshelana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Matshelana Primary School's 549; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshelana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshelana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Matshelana Primary School's 549, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Matshelana Primary School's 549; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshelana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshelana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshelana Primary School, 1,254 compared with 549; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshelana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshelana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Pietersburg

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

  • High School Pietersburg is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,242 learners against Matshelana Primary School's 549; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshelana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshelana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fetakgomo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshelana Primary School, 1,187 compared with 549; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshelana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshelana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Pietersburg Noord is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,159 learners against Matshelana Primary School's 549, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Tom Naude Technical Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshelana Primary School, 944 compared with 549; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshelana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshelana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pax Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matshelana Primary School, at 491 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshelana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 95.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshelana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Matshelana Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Matshelana 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
Site No 1767; Tlakale; Mashashane Tribal;
Postal
P.o. Box 784; Mashashane
Telephone
99
EMIS number
922220774

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matshelana 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 Matshelana Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matshelana 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 Matshelana Primary School the best school in Pietersburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matshelana 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 Pietersburg besides Matshelana Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Pietersburg, including Hoerskool Pietersburg.
How big are the classes at Matshelana Primary School?
Matshelana Primary School reported 549 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Matshelana Primary School?
No. Matshelana Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Matshelana Primary School a public or private school?
Matshelana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matshelana Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Site No 1767; Tlakale; Mashashane Tribal;.
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