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Mpapalati Primary School

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

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

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

284
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mpapalati 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

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

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Mpapalati Primary School's 284; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpapalati Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpapalati 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 Mpapalati Primary School's 284, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpapalati Primary School, 1,675 compared with 284; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpapalati Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpapalati 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 Mpapalati Primary School's 284; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpapalati Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpapalati 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 Mpapalati Primary School's 284, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Xihoko

Zooming into Xihoko, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mpapalati Primary School.

  • Gwambeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 856 learners against Mpapalati Primary School's 284; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpapalati Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpapalati Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nyavana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 738 learners against Mpapalati Primary School's 284, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Xihoko Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 437 learners against Mpapalati Primary School's 284, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Xibukulana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 402 learners against Mpapalati Primary School's 284; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpapalati Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mapheto Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 398 learners against Mpapalati Primary School's 284; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpapalati Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpapalati 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 Mpapalati Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mpapalati 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
Stand Number 410; Xihoko Village;
Postal
P/Bag 1443; Xihoko
Telephone
083 536 3572
EMIS number
918530853

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mpapalati 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 Mpapalati Primary School directly, on 083 536 3572, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mpapalati 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 Mpapalati Primary School the best school in Xihoko?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mpapalati 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 Xihoko besides Mpapalati Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Xihoko, including Gwambeni.
How big are the classes at Mpapalati Primary School?
Mpapalati Primary School reported 284 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Mpapalati Primary School?
No. Mpapalati Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mpapalati Primary School a public or private school?
Mpapalati Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mpapalati Primary School?
You can call 083 536 3572. It is located at Stand Number 410; Xihoko Village;.
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