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Melkrivier Primary School

Public primary school · Melkrivier, Vaalwater, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

In Melkrivier, Vaalwater, Melkrivier Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Melkrivier Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Melkrivier Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Melkrivier, Vaalwater. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

225
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Melkrivier 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

Waterberg district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Waterberg district with Melkrivier Primary School.

  • Phagameng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Melkrivier Primary School, 2,114 compared with 225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melkrivier Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melkrivier Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Melkrivier Primary School, 1,674 compared with 225, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Melkrivier Primary School, 1,670 compared with 225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melkrivier Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melkrivier Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Melkrivier Primary School, 1,620 compared with 225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melkrivier Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melkrivier Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ditheku Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,575 learners against Melkrivier Primary School's 225, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Vaalwater

Zooming into Vaalwater, here are 5 other schools to compare against Melkrivier Primary School.

  • Mahlasedi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,395 learners against Melkrivier Primary School's 225, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Leseding Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Melkrivier Primary School, 1,384 compared with 225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melkrivier Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melkrivier Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mokolo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,178 learners against Melkrivier Primary School's 225, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Meetsetshehla Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 574 learners against Melkrivier Primary School's 225; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melkrivier Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 71.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melkrivier Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • E.a. Davidson Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Melkrivier Primary School, 364 compared with 225, 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 Melkrivier Primary School for 2027

Melkrivier 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
Buffelshoek; Melkrivier;
Postal
P.o. Box 619; Vaalwater
Telephone
99
EMIS number
907130840

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Melkrivier 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 Melkrivier Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Melkrivier 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 Melkrivier Primary School the best school in Vaalwater?
No matric pass rate is on record for Melkrivier 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 Vaalwater besides Melkrivier Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Vaalwater, including Mahlasedi.
How big are the classes at Melkrivier Primary School?
Melkrivier Primary School reported 225 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Melkrivier Primary School?
No. Melkrivier Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Melkrivier Primary School a public or private school?
Melkrivier Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Melkrivier Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Buffelshoek; Melkrivier;.
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