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Muraga Primary School

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

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

Muraga Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Thohoyandou. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

317
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Muraga 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

Vhembe East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe East district with Muraga Primary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Muraga Primary School's 317; 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 Muraga 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 Muraga Primary School's 317; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Muraga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Muraga 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 Muraga Primary School's 317; is a public combined school, a different phase than Muraga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Muraga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Muraga Primary School, 2,254 compared with 317; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Muraga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Muraga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Muraga Primary School, 2,176 compared with 317; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Muraga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Muraga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Thohoyandou

Zooming into Thohoyandou, here are 5 other schools to compare against Muraga Primary School.

  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Muraga Primary School's 317; is a public combined school, a different phase than Muraga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Muraga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Azwifarwi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,153 learners against Muraga Primary School's 317; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Muraga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Muraga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshedza Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,667 learners against Muraga Primary School's 317, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mphalaleni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,390 learners against Muraga Primary School's 317; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Muraga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 82.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Muraga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Milton Mpfumedzeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,374 learners against Muraga Primary School's 317; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Muraga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Muraga 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 Muraga Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Muraga 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
Ha-Muraga; Thohoyandou;
Postal
P.o. Box 2165; Thohoyandou
Telephone
071 691 5945
EMIS number
930350408

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Muraga 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 Muraga Primary School directly, on 071 691 5945, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Muraga 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 Muraga Primary School the best school in Thohoyandou?
No matric pass rate is on record for Muraga 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 Thohoyandou besides Muraga Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thohoyandou, including Liivha.
How big are the classes at Muraga Primary School?
Muraga Primary School reported 317 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Muraga Primary School?
No. Muraga Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Muraga Primary School a public or private school?
Muraga Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Muraga Primary School?
You can call 071 691 5945. It is located at Ha-Muraga; Thohoyandou;.
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