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Mmakgotlo Primary School

Public primary school · Shiluvane, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

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

Mmakgotlo Primary School is a public primary school in Shiluvane. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

541
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mmakgotlo 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 West district

Here is how Mmakgotlo Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani West district.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Mmakgotlo Primary School's 541; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mmakgotlo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mmakgotlo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Mmakgotlo Primary School's 541, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmakgotlo Primary School, 1,675 compared with 541; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mmakgotlo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mmakgotlo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Mmakgotlo Primary School's 541; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mmakgotlo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mmakgotlo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Mmakgotlo Primary School's 541, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Shiluvane

Zooming into Shiluvane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mmakgotlo Primary School.

  • Pherehla-Maake Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmakgotlo Primary School, 1,341 compared with 541; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mmakgotlo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mmakgotlo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntwanano Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 982 learners against Mmakgotlo Primary School's 541, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mmalahla Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmakgotlo Primary School, 897 compared with 541, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Maale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmakgotlo Primary School, 831 compared with 541, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Maroboni Primary School is a similar size to Mmakgotlo Primary School, with 701 learners against 541, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Mmakgotlo Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mmakgotlo 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
No 327; Mokgolobotho Vill; Ga Maake;
Postal
P.o. Box 566; Shiluvane873
Telephone
015 355 4843
EMIS number
926540812

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mmakgotlo 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 Mmakgotlo Primary School directly, on 015 355 4843, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mmakgotlo 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 Mmakgotlo Primary School the best school in Shiluvane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mmakgotlo 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 Shiluvane besides Mmakgotlo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shiluvane, including Pherehla-Maake.
How big are the classes at Mmakgotlo Primary School?
Mmakgotlo Primary School reported 541 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Mmakgotlo Primary School?
No. Mmakgotlo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mmakgotlo Primary School a public or private school?
Mmakgotlo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mmakgotlo Primary School?
You can call 015 355 4843. It is located at No 327; Mokgolobotho Vill; Ga Maake;.
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