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Matshwi Primary School

Public primary school · Kgapane, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

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

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

893
Learners
24
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Matshwi 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

Mopani East district

5 other schools in Mopani East district, for comparison against Matshwi Primary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Matshwi Primary School's 893, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshwi Primary School, 2,021 compared with 893; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshwi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshwi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Matshwi Primary School's 893; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshwi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshwi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Matshwi Primary School's 893; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matshwi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshwi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshwi Primary School, 1,829 compared with 893; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshwi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshwi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Kgapane

Zooming into Kgapane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Matshwi Primary School.

  • Senakwe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matshwi Primary School, at 1,039 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tlhabeleni Primary School teaches fewer learners than Matshwi Primary School, 571 compared with 893, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kgolakaleleme Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Matshwi Primary School, 470 compared with 893; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshwi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshwi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Femane Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 468 learners against Matshwi Primary School's 893, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mokoto Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 414 learners against Matshwi Primary School's 893; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshwi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshwi 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 Matshwi Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Matshwi 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
Ga Matshwi Village; Bolobedu;
Postal
P.o. Box 4156; Gakgapane
Telephone
071 185 2544
EMIS number
918510606

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matshwi 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 Matshwi Primary School directly, on 071 185 2544, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matshwi 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 Matshwi Primary School the best school in Kgapane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matshwi 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 Kgapane besides Matshwi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kgapane, including Senakwe.
How big are the classes at Matshwi Primary School?
Matshwi Primary School reported 893 learners and 24 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 Matshwi Primary School?
No. Matshwi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Matshwi Primary School a public or private school?
Matshwi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matshwi Primary School?
You can call 071 185 2544. It is located at Ga Matshwi Village; Bolobedu;.
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