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Matsila Primary School

Public primary school · Masia, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Matsila Primary School is a public primary school based in Masia. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Matsila Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Masia, Matsila Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

284
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Matsila Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe West district with Matsila Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Matsila Primary School's 284; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matsila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Matsila Primary School's 284; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matsila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsila Primary School, 2,202 compared with 284; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matsila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Matsila Primary School's 284; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matsila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Matsila Primary School's 284; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matsila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Masia

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

  • Mudinane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 560 learners against Matsila Primary School's 284; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matsila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Munwai Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matsila Primary School, at 391 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Vhangani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matsila Primary School, at 337 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ramauba Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matsila Primary School, at 334 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matsila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shandukani Primary School is a similar size to Matsila Primary School, with 307 learners against 284, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Matsila Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Matsila 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
Hamatsila
Postal
P.o. Box 140; Masia
Telephone
99
EMIS number
930321745

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matsila 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 Matsila Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matsila 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 Matsila Primary School the best school in Masia?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matsila 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 Masia besides Matsila Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Masia, including Mudinane.
How big are the classes at Matsila Primary School?
Matsila Primary School reported 284 learners and 8 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 Matsila Primary School?
No. Matsila Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Matsila Primary School a public or private school?
Matsila Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matsila Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Hamatsila.
Related

Related schools in Masia

A few other schools in the Masia area: