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Mefolo Primary School

Public primary school · Manganeng, Janefurse, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

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

Mefolo Primary School is a public primary school in Manganeng, Janefurse. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

447
Learners
14
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mefolo 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

Sekhukhune East district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune East district, for comparison against Mefolo Primary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Mefolo Primary School's 447; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mefolo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mefolo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Mefolo Primary School, 2,042 compared with 447; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mefolo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mefolo Primary School, 1,875 compared with 447, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Mefolo Primary School's 447, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Mefolo Primary School's 447; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mefolo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mefolo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Janefurse

Zooming into Janefurse, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mefolo Primary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Mefolo Primary School's 447; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mefolo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mefolo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dikgabje Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mefolo Primary School, 1,258 compared with 447, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Rebone Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mefolo Primary School, 1,066 compared with 447; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mefolo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mefolo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Monamoledi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 898 learners against Mefolo Primary School's 447; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mefolo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mefolo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Matsebong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 791 learners against Mefolo Primary School's 447; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mefolo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mefolo 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 Mefolo Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mefolo 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
Tau Nkadimeng; Manganeng New Stand;
Postal
P.o. Box 604; Sekhukhune1124
Telephone
079 202 1715
EMIS number
925660785

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mefolo 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 Mefolo Primary School directly, on 079 202 1715, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mefolo 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 Mefolo Primary School the best school in Janefurse?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mefolo 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 Janefurse besides Mefolo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Janefurse, including Jane Furse Comprehensive.
How big are the classes at Mefolo Primary School?
Mefolo Primary School reported 447 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Mefolo Primary School?
No. Mefolo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mefolo Primary School a public or private school?
Mefolo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mefolo Primary School?
You can call 079 202 1715. It is located at Tau Nkadimeng; Manganeng New Stand;.
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