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Raphela Primary School

Public primary school · Mahwelereng, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

Raphela Primary School is a public primary school based in Mahwelereng. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Raphela Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mahwelereng, Raphela Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

490
Learners
13
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Raphela Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

Here is how Raphela Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mogalakwena district.

  • Mmamangina Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Raphela Primary School, 1,679 compared with 490, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Raphela Primary School's 490, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,445 learners against Raphela Primary School's 490; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Raphela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Raphela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mageme Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,429 learners against Raphela Primary School's 490, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Raphela Primary School, 1,272 compared with 490, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Mahwelereng

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

  • Mmamangina Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Raphela Primary School, 1,679 compared with 490, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ebenezer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Raphela Primary School's 490; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Raphela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Raphela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgatabela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Raphela Primary School, 1,164 compared with 490, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sepedi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,138 learners against Raphela Primary School's 490, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Masodi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Raphela Primary School, 1,059 compared with 490; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Raphela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Raphela 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 Raphela Primary School for 2027

Because Raphela 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
2285 Molalakgori-Street; Mahwelereng
Postal
P.o. Box 231; Mahwelereng
Telephone
015 483 0627
EMIS number
921121334

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Raphela 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 Raphela Primary School directly, on 015 483 0627, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Raphela 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 Raphela Primary School the best school in Mahwelereng?
No matric pass rate is on record for Raphela 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 Mahwelereng besides Raphela Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mahwelereng, including Mmamangina.
How big are the classes at Raphela Primary School?
Raphela Primary School reported 490 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Raphela Primary School?
No. Raphela Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Raphela Primary School a public or private school?
Raphela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Raphela Primary School?
You can call 015 483 0627. It is located at 2285 Molalakgori-Street; Mahwelereng.
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