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Mehleketo Primary School

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

Welcome to Mehleketo 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 Mehleketo Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mehleketo Primary School is a public primary school in Giyani. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

510
Learners
13
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mehleketo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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 Mehleketo Primary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Mehleketo Primary School's 510, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mehleketo Primary School, 2,021 compared with 510; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mehleketo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mehleketo 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 Mehleketo Primary School's 510; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mehleketo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mehleketo 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 Mehleketo Primary School's 510; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mehleketo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mehleketo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mehleketo Primary School, 1,829 compared with 510; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mehleketo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mehleketo 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 Mehleketo Primary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Mehleketo Primary School's 510, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mehleketo Primary School, 1,815 compared with 510; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mehleketo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mehleketo 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 Mehleketo Primary School's 510; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mehleketo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mehleketo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Giyani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mehleketo Primary School, 1,480 compared with 510; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mehleketo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mehleketo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mehleketo Primary School, 1,396 compared with 510; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mehleketo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mehleketo 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 Mehleketo Primary School for 2027

Mehleketo 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
Giyani Township; Section A;
Postal
P.o. Box 5311; Giyani
Telephone
015 812 3490
EMIS number
916410638

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mehleketo 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 Mehleketo Primary School directly, on 015 812 3490, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mehleketo 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 Mehleketo Primary School the best school in Giyani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mehleketo 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 Mehleketo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Mehleketo Primary School?
Mehleketo Primary School reported 510 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Mehleketo Primary School?
No. Mehleketo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mehleketo Primary School a public or private school?
Mehleketo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mehleketo Primary School?
You can call 015 812 3490. It is located at Giyani Township; Section A;.
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