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Tlakana Primary School

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

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

Tlakana Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Gachabavilage, Mokopane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

162
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tlakana 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

Mogalakwena district

5 other schools in Mogalakwena district, for comparison against Tlakana Primary School.

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Tlakana Primary School's 162, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlakana Primary School, 1,572 compared with 162, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlakana Primary School, 1,445 compared with 162; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlakana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tlakana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mageme Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlakana Primary School, 1,429 compared with 162, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against Tlakana Primary School's 162, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Mokopane

Zooming into Mokopane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tlakana Primary School.

  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against Tlakana Primary School's 162, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kgopedinota Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,222 learners against Tlakana Primary School's 162, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Johannes Masibe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlakana Primary School, 1,073 compared with 162, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ithuteng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlakana Primary School, 1,067 compared with 162, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • D.g. Tsebe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlakana Primary School, 947 compared with 162; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlakana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tlakana 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 Tlakana Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Tlakana 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
Ga-Chaba Village; Mapela;
Postal
P.o. Box 123; Mapela
Telephone
073 153 6996
EMIS number
921121488

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tlakana 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 Tlakana Primary School directly, on 073 153 6996, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tlakana 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 Tlakana Primary School the best school in Mokopane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tlakana 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 Mokopane besides Tlakana Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mokopane, including Potgietersrus Comprehensive.
How big are the classes at Tlakana Primary School?
Tlakana Primary School reported 162 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 Tlakana Primary School?
No. Tlakana Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tlakana Primary School a public or private school?
Tlakana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tlakana Primary School?
You can call 073 153 6996. It is located at Ga-Chaba Village; Mapela;.
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