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Charley Mbhungele Primary School

Public primary school · Thulamahashe, Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Charley Mbhungele Primary School is a public primary school based in Thulamahashe. The school's roll stands at roughly 498 learners.

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

In Thulamahashe, Charley Mbhungele Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

498
Learners
14
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Charley Mbhungele Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Charley Mbhungele Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bohlabela district with Charley Mbhungele Primary School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Charley Mbhungele Primary School's 498; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charley Mbhungele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charley Mbhungele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Charley Mbhungele Primary School's 498; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charley Mbhungele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charley Mbhungele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Charley Mbhungele Primary School, 1,946 compared with 498; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charley Mbhungele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charley Mbhungele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Charley Mbhungele Primary School's 498; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charley Mbhungele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charley Mbhungele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Charley Mbhungele Primary School's 498, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Thulamahashe

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

  • Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,405 learners against Charley Mbhungele Primary School's 498; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charley Mbhungele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 90.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charley Mbhungele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Eric Nxumalo High School teaches considerably more learners than Charley Mbhungele Primary School, 1,068 compared with 498; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charley Mbhungele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charley Mbhungele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bombani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,042 learners against Charley Mbhungele Primary School's 498; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charley Mbhungele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charley Mbhungele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Songeni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Charley Mbhungele Primary School, 1,032 compared with 498, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mpikaniso Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Charley Mbhungele Primary School, 971 compared with 498, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No. 199 Rolle B Trust, , Thulamahashe, 1365
Postal
Private Bag X 1305 Thulamahashe 1365
Telephone
072 164 2006
EMIS number
800035149
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Charley Mbhungele 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 Charley Mbhungele Primary School directly, on 072 164 2006, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Charley Mbhungele 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 Charley Mbhungele Primary School the best school in Thulamahashe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Charley Mbhungele 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 Thulamahashe besides Charley Mbhungele Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thulamahashe, including Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Charley Mbhungele Primary School?
Charley Mbhungele Primary School reported 498 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Charley Mbhungele Primary School?
Yes, Charley Mbhungele Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Charley Mbhungele Primary School a public or private school?
Charley Mbhungele Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Charley Mbhungele Primary School?
You can call 072 164 2006. It is located at Stand No. 199 Rolle B Trust, , Thulamahashe, 1365.
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