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Mokgwathi Primary School

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

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

Mokgwathi Primary School is a public primary school in Mokawathi, Tzaneen. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

501
Learners
14
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mokgwathi 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

Mopani West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani West district with Mokgwathi Primary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Mokgwathi Primary School's 501; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mokgwathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mokgwathi 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 Mokgwathi Primary School's 501, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mokgwathi Primary School, 1,675 compared with 501; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mokgwathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mokgwathi 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 Mokgwathi Primary School's 501; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mokgwathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mokgwathi 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 Mokgwathi Primary School's 501, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

Zooming into Tzaneen, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mokgwathi Primary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Mokgwathi Primary School's 501; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mokgwathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mokgwathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Mokgwathi Primary School's 501; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mokgwathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mokgwathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Tzaneen teaches considerably more learners than Mokgwathi Primary School, 1,520 compared with 501, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mokgwathi Primary School, 1,332 compared with 501; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mokgwathi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mokgwathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motupakgomo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mokgwathi Primary School, 1,275 compared with 501, 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 Mokgwathi Primary School for 2027

Because Mokgwathi 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
Mogwathi Block 11; Bolobedu District;
Postal
P.o. Box 5018; Mokgwathi
Telephone
078 579 5402
EMIS number
918511074

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mokgwathi 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 Mokgwathi Primary School directly, on 078 579 5402, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mokgwathi 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 Mokgwathi Primary School the best school in Tzaneen?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mokgwathi 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 Tzaneen besides Mokgwathi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at Mokgwathi Primary School?
Mokgwathi Primary School reported 501 learners and 14 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 Mokgwathi Primary School?
No. Mokgwathi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mokgwathi Primary School a public or private school?
Mokgwathi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mokgwathi Primary School?
You can call 078 579 5402. It is located at Mogwathi Block 11; Bolobedu District;.
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