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Petamukanda Primary School

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

Petamukanda Primary School is a public primary school in Makhado. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Petamukanda Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Makhado, Petamukanda Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

1,141
Learners
31
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Petamukanda Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

Here is how Petamukanda Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Petamukanda Primary School's 1,141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Petamukanda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Petamukanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Petamukanda Primary School's 1,141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Petamukanda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Petamukanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Petamukanda Primary School, 2,202 compared with 1,141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Petamukanda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Petamukanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Petamukanda Primary School's 1,141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Petamukanda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Petamukanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Petamukanda Primary School's 1,141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Petamukanda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Petamukanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Makhado

And within Makhado itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Petamukanda Primary School's 1,141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Petamukanda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Petamukanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,091 learners against Petamukanda Primary School's 1,141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Petamukanda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 74.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Petamukanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Bergvlam is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,704 learners against Petamukanda Primary School's 1,141, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Petamukanda Primary School, at 1,521 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Petamukanda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 88.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Petamukanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School is a similar size to Petamukanda Primary School, with 1,458 learners against 1,141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Petamukanda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Petamukanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Petamukanda Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Petamukanda 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
Madombidzha No 2; Ha- Sinthumule;
Postal
P.o. Box 976; Louis Trichardt920
Telephone
082 046 5518
EMIS number
928331230

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Petamukanda 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 Petamukanda Primary School directly, on 082 046 5518, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Petamukanda Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Petamukanda Primary School the best school in Makhado?
No matric pass rate is on record for Petamukanda 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 Petamukanda Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Petamukanda Primary School?
Petamukanda Primary School reported 1,141 learners and 31 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 Petamukanda Primary School?
No. Petamukanda Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Petamukanda Primary School a public or private school?
Petamukanda Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Petamukanda Primary School?
You can call 082 046 5518. It is located at Madombidzha No 2; Ha- Sinthumule;.
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