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Muratho Primary School

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

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

Muratho Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Sibasa. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

521
Learners
14
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Muratho Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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 Muratho 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 Muratho Primary School's 521; 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 Muratho 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 Muratho Primary School's 521; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Muratho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Muratho 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 Muratho Primary School's 521; is a public combined school, a different phase than Muratho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Muratho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Muratho Primary School, 2,254 compared with 521; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Muratho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Muratho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Muratho Primary School, 2,176 compared with 521; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Muratho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Muratho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Sibasa

Zooming into Sibasa, here are 5 other schools to compare against Muratho Primary School.

  • Tshiluvhi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Muratho Primary School, 1,482 compared with 521, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makwarela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,098 learners against Muratho Primary School's 521, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tshilala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Muratho Primary School, 791 compared with 521; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Muratho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Muratho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maniini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 760 learners against Muratho Primary School's 521, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Guvhukuvhu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Muratho Primary School, 752 compared with 521; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Muratho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Muratho 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 Muratho Primary School for 2027

Because Muratho 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
Thukhutha Village, Thohoyandou
Postal
P O Box 38, Sibasa, 0970
Telephone
99
EMIS number
993305103

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Muratho 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 Muratho Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Muratho 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 Muratho Primary School the best school in Sibasa?
No matric pass rate is on record for Muratho 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 Sibasa besides Muratho Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sibasa, including Tshiluvhi.
How big are the classes at Muratho Primary School?
Muratho Primary School reported 521 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Muratho Primary School?
No. Muratho Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Muratho Primary School a public or private school?
Muratho Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Muratho Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Thukhutha Village, Thohoyandou.
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