St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

In Namakgale, St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

890

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Mopani East district

Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School, 2,087 compared with 890, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School's 890; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School, 1,937 compared with 890; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School, 1,855 compared with 890; is a public combined school, a different phase than St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School's 890; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Namakgale

Relebogile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,693 learners against St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School's 890; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Maphokwane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,476 learners against St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School's 890; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Lebeko Secondary School is a similar size to St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School, with 1,180 learners against 890; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Lepato M. Secondary School is a similar size to St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School, with 1,171 learners against 890; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Ninakhulu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School, at 1,135 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School for 2027

As a public school, St. Patrick Mathibela 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: Shangaan Village;Phalaborwa Tribal Authority;
Postal: P.o. Box 9142; Namakgale
Telephone: 065 954 1341
EMIS number: 916412053

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at St. Patrick Mathibela 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 St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School directly, on 065 954 1341, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to St. Patrick Mathibela 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 St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School the best school in Namakgale?

No matric pass rate is on record for St. Patrick Mathibela 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 Namakgale besides St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Namakgale, including Relebogile.

How big are the classes at St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School?

St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School reported 890 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School?

No. St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

Is St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School a public or private school?

St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School?

You can call 065 954 1341. It is located at Shangaan Village;Phalaborwa Tribal Authority;.

Mopani East district

Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School, 2,087 compared with 890, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School's 890; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School, 1,937 compared with 890; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School, 1,855 compared with 890; is a public combined school, a different phase than St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School's 890; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Namakgale

Relebogile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,693 learners against St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School's 890; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Maphokwane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,476 learners against St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School's 890; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Lebeko Secondary School is a similar size to St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School, with 1,180 learners against 890; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Lepato M. Secondary School is a similar size to St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School, with 1,171 learners against 890; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Ninakhulu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as St. Patrick Mathibela Primary School, at 1,135 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.