Mapaana Primary School

Kgapane, Limpopo · Mopani West

Public Primary School Q3 No Fee

About Mapaana Primary School

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Mapaana Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.

Fee Status

As a Q3 institution, Mapaana Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.

Section 21 Status

Mapaana Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Mapaana Primary School reported a total enrollment of 351 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Mapaana Primary School is situated in Kgapane, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani West education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Greater Letaba local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: Mapaana Village; Ga_kgapane;838;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 4844; Ga-kgapane.

Curriculum & Academics

Mapaana Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Mapaana Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Limpopo Department of Education.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mapaana Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:

  • Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
  • Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
  • No-fee enrollment requirements
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

Mapaana Village; Ga_kgapane;838;

Kgapane, Limpopo

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Postal

P.o. Box 4844; Ga-kgapane

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 351
Educators 9

Learner:Educator Ratio

39:1 learners per educator

Above average — large class sizes

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ3
Settingrural
Statusopen
DistrictMopani West

EMIS Number

918510439

Department of Basic Education

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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.