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Maufota Primary School

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

Welcome to Maufota Primary School, a public primary school serving Bolobedu, Molototsi. 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 Maufota Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Maufota Primary School is a public primary school in Bolobedu, Molototsi. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

395
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Maufota 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

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani East district with Maufota Primary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Maufota Primary School's 395, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maufota Primary School, 2,021 compared with 395; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maufota Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maufota 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 Maufota Primary School's 395; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maufota Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maufota 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 Maufota Primary School's 395; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maufota Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maufota Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maufota Primary School, 1,829 compared with 395; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maufota Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maufota Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Molototsi

Zooming into Molototsi, here are 5 other schools to compare against Maufota Primary School.

  • Mokutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 738 learners against Maufota Primary School's 395; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maufota Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maufota Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ramollo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maufota Primary School, 736 compared with 395, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mmaba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 685 learners against Maufota Primary School's 395; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maufota Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maufota Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lebaka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 667 learners against Maufota Primary School's 395, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Modisha Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maufota Primary School, 600 compared with 395; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maufota Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Maufota Primary School for 2027

Maufota 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
Maupa Village
Postal
P.o. Box 5039; Molototsi
Telephone
073 072 5007
EMIS number
918520665

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maufota 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 Maufota Primary School directly, on 073 072 5007, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maufota 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 Maufota Primary School the best school in Molototsi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maufota 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 Molototsi besides Maufota Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Molototsi, including Mokutu.
How big are the classes at Maufota Primary School?
Maufota Primary School reported 395 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Maufota Primary School?
No. Maufota Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Maufota Primary School a public or private school?
Maufota Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maufota Primary School?
You can call 073 072 5007. It is located at Maupa Village.
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