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Mphigalale Primary School

Public primary school · Vhufuli, Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

In Vhufuli, Makhado, Mphigalale 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 Mphigalale Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mphigalale Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Vhufuli, Makhado. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

155
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mphigalale Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Vhembe East district

Here is how Mphigalale Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe East district.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Mphigalale Primary School's 155; 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 Mphigalale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Mphigalale Primary School's 155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphigalale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphigalale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Mphigalale Primary School's 155; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mphigalale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphigalale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphigalale Primary School, 2,254 compared with 155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphigalale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphigalale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphigalale Primary School, 2,176 compared with 155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphigalale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphigalale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Makhado

Zooming into Makhado, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mphigalale Primary School.

  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphigalale Primary School, 2,254 compared with 155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphigalale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphigalale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphigalale Primary School, 2,091 compared with 155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphigalale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 74.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphigalale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Bergvlam teaches considerably more learners than Mphigalale Primary School, 1,704 compared with 155, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphigalale Primary School, 1,521 compared with 155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphigalale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 88.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphigalale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphigalale Primary School, 1,458 compared with 155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphigalale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphigalale 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 Mphigalale Primary School for 2027

Because Mphigalale Primary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Vhufuli
Postal
P.o. Box 1695; Vhufuli
Telephone
072 333 1025
EMIS number
930350798

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mphigalale 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 Mphigalale Primary School directly, on 072 333 1025, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mphigalale 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 Mphigalale Primary School the best school in Makhado?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mphigalale 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 Makhado besides Mphigalale Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Mphigalale Primary School?
Mphigalale Primary School reported 155 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Mphigalale Primary School?
No. Mphigalale Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mphigalale Primary School a public or private school?
Mphigalale Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mphigalale Primary School?
You can call 072 333 1025. It is located at Vhufuli.
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