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Mayephu Primary School

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

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

Mayephu Primary School is a public primary school in Giyani. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

141
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mayephu 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

Here is how Mayephu Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani East district.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Mayephu Primary School's 141, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mayephu Primary School, 2,021 compared with 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mayephu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mayephu 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 Mayephu Primary School's 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mayephu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mayephu 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 Mayephu Primary School's 141; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mayephu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mayephu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mayephu Primary School, 1,829 compared with 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mayephu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mayephu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Giyani

Zooming into Giyani, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mayephu Primary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Mayephu Primary School's 141, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mayephu Primary School, 1,815 compared with 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mayephu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mayephu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Risinga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,750 learners against Mayephu Primary School's 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mayephu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mayephu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Giyani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mayephu Primary School, 1,480 compared with 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mayephu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mayephu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mayephu Primary School, 1,396 compared with 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mayephu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mayephu 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 Mayephu Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mayephu 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
Mayephu Village
Postal
P.o. Box 631; Giyani
Telephone
076 482 9636
EMIS number
916420376

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mayephu 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 Mayephu Primary School directly, on 076 482 9636, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mayephu 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 Mayephu Primary School the best school in Giyani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mayephu 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 Giyani besides Mayephu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Mayephu Primary School?
Mayephu Primary School reported 141 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Mayephu Primary School?
No. Mayephu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mayephu Primary School a public or private school?
Mayephu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mayephu Primary School?
You can call 076 482 9636. It is located at Mayephu Village.
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