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Mmaphotla Primary School

Public primary school · Sovenga, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Mmaphotla Primary School is a public primary school in Sovenga. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Mmaphotla Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Sovenga, Mmaphotla Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

390
Learners
13
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Capricorn South district

5 other schools in Capricorn South district, for comparison against Mmaphotla Primary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmaphotla Primary School, 2,633 compared with 390; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mmaphotla Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mmaphotla Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Mmaphotla Primary School, 2,010 compared with 390; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 95.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mmaphotla Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmaphotla Primary School, 1,969 compared with 390, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmaphotla Primary School, 1,836 compared with 390; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mmaphotla Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mmaphotla Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmaphotla Primary School, 1,821 compared with 390, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Sovenga

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

  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmaphotla Primary School, 1,836 compared with 390; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mmaphotla Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mmaphotla Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Megoring Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,560 learners against Mmaphotla Primary School's 390, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Diopong Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmaphotla Primary School, 1,048 compared with 390, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makanye Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,041 learners against Mmaphotla Primary School's 390, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Baphutheng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 888 learners against Mmaphotla Primary School's 390; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mmaphotla Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mmaphotla 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 Mmaphotla Primary School for 2027

Because Mmaphotla Primary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mahlohlokwe Village
Postal
P.o. Box 305; Sovenga
Telephone
015 267 3367
EMIS number
923240839

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mmaphotla 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 Mmaphotla Primary School directly, on 015 267 3367, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mmaphotla 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 Mmaphotla Primary School the best school in Sovenga?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mmaphotla 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 Sovenga besides Mmaphotla Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sovenga, including Makgongoana.
How big are the classes at Mmaphotla Primary School?
Mmaphotla Primary School reported 390 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Mmaphotla Primary School?
No. Mmaphotla Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mmaphotla Primary School a public or private school?
Mmaphotla Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mmaphotla Primary School?
You can call 015 267 3367. It is located at Mahlohlokwe Village.
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