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Mfake Primary School

Public primary school · Lephalala, Tomburke, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Mfake Primary School is a public primary school based in Lephalala, Tomburke. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mfake Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Lephalala, Tomburke, Mfake Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

421
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mfake Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Waterberg district

5 other schools in Waterberg district, for comparison against Mfake Primary School.

  • Phagameng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,114 learners against Mfake Primary School's 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mfake Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mfake Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,674 learners against Mfake Primary School's 421, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,670 learners against Mfake Primary School's 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mfake Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mfake Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Mfake Primary School's 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mfake Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mfake Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ditheku Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mfake Primary School, 1,575 compared with 421, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Tomburke

And within Tomburke itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Mananye Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 639 learners against Mfake Primary School's 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mfake Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 71.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mfake Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sefitlhogo Primary School is a similar size to Mfake Primary School, with 585 learners against 421, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Moroe Primary School is a similar size to Mfake Primary School, with 543 learners against 421, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Letupu Secondary School is a similar size to Mfake Primary School, with 527 learners against 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mfake Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mfake Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Radinong Secondary School is a similar size to Mfake Primary School, with 485 learners against 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mfake Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mfake Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Mfake Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mfake 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
133 Robroy No 2; Village (Seleka); P.o. Box 2;
Postal
P.o. Box 02; Tomburke
Telephone
072 836 0964
EMIS number
921110600

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mfake 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 Mfake Primary School directly, on 072 836 0964, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mfake Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Mfake Primary School the best school in Tomburke?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mfake 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 Tomburke besides Mfake Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tomburke, including Mananye.
How big are the classes at Mfake Primary School?
Mfake Primary School reported 421 learners and 11 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 Mfake Primary School?
No. Mfake Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mfake Primary School a public or private school?
Mfake Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mfake Primary School?
You can call 072 836 0964. It is located at 133 Robroy No 2; Village (Seleka); P.o. Box 2;.
Related

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