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Morapalala Primary School

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

Morapalala Primary School is a public primary school in Morapalalavillage, Tzaneen. 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 Morapalala Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Morapalalavillage, Tzaneen, Morapalala Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

388
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Morapalala Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Mopani West district

5 other schools in Mopani West district, for comparison against Morapalala Primary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Morapalala Primary School, 1,971 compared with 388; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morapalala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morapalala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Morapalala Primary School, 1,700 compared with 388, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,675 learners against Morapalala Primary School's 388; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morapalala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morapalala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Morapalala Primary School, 1,645 compared with 388; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morapalala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morapalala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dududu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Morapalala Primary School, 1,567 compared with 388, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

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

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Morapalala Primary School, 1,971 compared with 388; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morapalala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morapalala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Morapalala Primary School, 1,855 compared with 388; is a public combined school, a different phase than Morapalala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morapalala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Tzaneen is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,520 learners against Morapalala Primary School's 388, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against Morapalala Primary School's 388; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morapalala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morapalala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motupakgomo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,275 learners against Morapalala Primary School's 388, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Morapalala Primary School for 2027

Morapalala Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Morapalala; Village; Senobela No 4;
Postal
P.o. Box 6045; Modjadji
Telephone
083 422 4059
EMIS number
918511128

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Morapalala 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 Morapalala Primary School directly, on 083 422 4059, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Morapalala 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 Morapalala Primary School the best school in Tzaneen?
No matric pass rate is on record for Morapalala 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 Morapalala Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at Morapalala Primary School?
Morapalala Primary School reported 388 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Morapalala Primary School?
No. Morapalala Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Morapalala Primary School a public or private school?
Morapalala Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Morapalala Primary School?
You can call 083 422 4059. It is located at Morapalala; Village; Senobela No 4;.
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