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Mhapha Primary School

Public primary school, comprehensive specialisation · Ikageleng, Zeerust, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)

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

Mhapha Primary School is a public primary school in Ikageleng, Zeerust. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

574
Learners
20
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mhapha 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

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

5 other schools in Ngaka Modiri Molema district, for comparison against Mhapha Primary School.

  • Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Mhapha Primary School's 574; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhapha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhapha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Matlape Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,537 learners against Mhapha Primary School's 574, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School teaches considerably more learners than Mhapha Primary School, 1,479 compared with 574; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhapha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhapha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Madoda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhapha Primary School, 1,377 compared with 574, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against Mhapha Primary School's 574, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Zeerust

Zooming into Zeerust, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mhapha Primary School.

  • Ikageleng High School teaches considerably more learners than Mhapha Primary School, 875 compared with 574; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhapha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 75.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhapha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pitso Tolo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhapha Primary School, 830 compared with 574, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sefatlhane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mhapha Primary School, at 778 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zeerust Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Mhapha Primary School, at 774 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mhapha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhapha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Henryville Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mhapha Primary School, at 753 learners, 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 Mhapha Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mhapha Primary School takes part in North West's provincial learner registration drive for 2027, open from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Parents can find the process on the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page; the full North West School Application Process Guide sets out the documents needed and who to contact.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
284 Mogale Str, Ikageleng Township, Zeerust, 2747
Postal
P.o.box 108, Zeerust, 2865
Telephone
018 646 0055
EMIS number
600101198

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mhapha 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 Mhapha Primary School directly, on 018 646 0055, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mhapha 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 Mhapha Primary School the best school in Zeerust?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mhapha 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 Zeerust besides Mhapha Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Zeerust, including Ikageleng High School.
How big are the classes at Mhapha Primary School?
Mhapha Primary School reported 574 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Mhapha Primary School?
No. Mhapha Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mhapha Primary School a public or private school?
Mhapha Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mhapha Primary School?
You can call 018 646 0055. It is located at 284 Mogale Str, Ikageleng Township, Zeerust, 2747.
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