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Motupakgomo Primary School

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

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

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

1,275
Learners
33
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Motupakgomo 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 Motupakgomo Primary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Motupakgomo Primary School's 1,275; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motupakgomo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Motupakgomo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is a similar size to Motupakgomo Primary School, with 1,700 learners against 1,275, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Motupakgomo Primary School, at 1,675 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motupakgomo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Motupakgomo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Motupakgomo Primary School, at 1,645 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motupakgomo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Motupakgomo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dududu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Motupakgomo Primary School, at 1,567 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

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

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Motupakgomo Primary School's 1,275; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motupakgomo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Motupakgomo 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 Motupakgomo Primary School's 1,275; is a public combined school, a different phase than Motupakgomo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Motupakgomo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Tzaneen sits in roughly the same size range as Motupakgomo Primary School, at 1,520 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School is a similar size to Motupakgomo Primary School, with 1,332 learners against 1,275; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Motupakgomo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Motupakgomo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Meridian Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Motupakgomo Primary School, at 1,266 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Motupakgomo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Motupakgomo Primary School for 2027

Motupakgomo 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
Motupa Village
Postal
P.o. Box 284; Deerpark
Telephone
99
EMIS number
918511173

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Motupakgomo 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 Motupakgomo Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Motupakgomo 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 Motupakgomo Primary School the best school in Tzaneen?
No matric pass rate is on record for Motupakgomo 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 Motupakgomo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at Motupakgomo Primary School?
Motupakgomo Primary School reported 1,275 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Motupakgomo Primary School?
No. Motupakgomo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Motupakgomo Primary School a public or private school?
Motupakgomo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Motupakgomo Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Motupa Village.
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