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Morutsi Primary School

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

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

Located in Tzaneen, Morutsi Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

932
Learners
25
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Mopani West district

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

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Morutsi Primary School, 1,971 compared with 932; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morutsi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morutsi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Morutsi Primary School, 1,700 compared with 932, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,675 learners against Morutsi Primary School's 932; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morutsi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morutsi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Morutsi Primary School, 1,645 compared with 932; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morutsi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morutsi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dududu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Morutsi Primary School, 1,567 compared with 932, 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 Morutsi Primary School, 1,971 compared with 932; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morutsi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morutsi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Morutsi Primary School, 1,855 compared with 932; is a public combined school, a different phase than Morutsi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morutsi 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 Morutsi Primary School's 932, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against Morutsi Primary School's 932; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morutsi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morutsi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motupakgomo Primary School is a similar size to Morutsi Primary School, with 1,275 learners against 932, 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 Morutsi Primary School for 2027

Morutsi 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
Morutsi Village; Modjadji;
Postal
P.o. Box 6067; Modjadji
Telephone
082 744 3144
EMIS number
918511135

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Morutsi 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 Morutsi Primary School directly, on 082 744 3144, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Morutsi 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 Morutsi Primary School the best school in Tzaneen?
No matric pass rate is on record for Morutsi 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 Morutsi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at Morutsi Primary School?
Morutsi Primary School reported 932 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Morutsi Primary School?
No. Morutsi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Morutsi Primary School a public or private school?
Morutsi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Morutsi Primary School?
You can call 082 744 3144. It is located at Morutsi Village; Modjadji;.
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