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Mphakani Primary School

Public primary school · Giyani, Giyani, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

In Giyani, Mphakani Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 512 learners.

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

Mphakani Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Giyani. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

512
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Mphakani Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Mphakani Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Mopani East district

5 other schools in Mopani East district, for comparison against Mphakani Primary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Mphakani Primary School's 512, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphakani Primary School, 2,021 compared with 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphakani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphakani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Mphakani Primary School's 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphakani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphakani 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 Mphakani Primary School's 512; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mphakani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphakani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphakani Primary School, 1,829 compared with 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphakani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphakani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Giyani

Zooming into Giyani, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mphakani Primary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Mphakani Primary School's 512, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphakani Primary School, 1,815 compared with 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphakani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphakani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Risinga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,750 learners against Mphakani Primary School's 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphakani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphakani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Giyani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphakani Primary School, 1,480 compared with 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphakani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphakani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphakani Primary School, 1,396 compared with 512; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphakani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphakani 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 Mphakani Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mphakani 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 No 152, Mphakani Village
Postal
Pobox593
Telephone
079 205 9397
EMIS number
994402104

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mphakani 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 Mphakani Primary School directly, on 079 205 9397, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mphakani 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 Mphakani Primary School the best school in Giyani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mphakani 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 Giyani besides Mphakani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Mphakani Primary School?
Mphakani Primary School reported 512 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 57 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 Mphakani Primary School?
Yes, Mphakani Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Mphakani Primary School a public or private school?
Mphakani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mphakani Primary School?
You can call 079 205 9397. It is located at Stand No 152, Mphakani Village.
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