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Motsofala Primary School

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

In Groothoek, Motsofala Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Motsofala Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Motsofala Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Groothoek. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

551
Learners
18
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Motsofala Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Capricorn South district

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Motsofala Primary School's 551; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motsofala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Motsofala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Motsofala Primary School's 551; 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 Motsofala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Motsofala Primary School's 551, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Motsofala Primary School's 551; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motsofala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Motsofala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Motsofala Primary School's 551, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Groothoek

Zooming into Groothoek, here are 5 other schools to compare against Motsofala Primary School.

  • Sethwethwa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Motsofala Primary School, 805 compared with 551; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motsofala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Motsofala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Matladi Project Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 799 learners against Motsofala Primary School's 551; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motsofala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 73.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Motsofala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sello Primary School is a similar size to Motsofala Primary School, with 502 learners against 551, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sekgophokgophong Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Motsofala Primary School, at 472 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mamogoasha Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Motsofala Primary School, at 469 learners, 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 Motsofala Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Motsofala 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
Madisha Ditoro; Zebediela; Mokerong 03;
Postal
P.o. Box 491; Groothoek
Telephone
082 405 1048
EMIS number
921230450

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Motsofala 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 Motsofala Primary School directly, on 082 405 1048, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Motsofala 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 Motsofala Primary School the best school in Groothoek?
No matric pass rate is on record for Motsofala 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 Groothoek besides Motsofala Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Groothoek, including Sethwethwa.
How big are the classes at Motsofala Primary School?
Motsofala Primary School reported 551 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Motsofala Primary School?
No. Motsofala Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Motsofala Primary School a public or private school?
Motsofala Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Motsofala Primary School?
You can call 082 405 1048. It is located at Madisha Ditoro; Zebediela; Mokerong 03;.
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