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Edward Mpfuneni Primary School

Public primary school · Vuwani, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

Edward Mpfuneni Primary School is a public primary school based in Vuwani. 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 Edward Mpfuneni Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Vuwani, Edward Mpfuneni Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

231
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Edward Mpfuneni Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe East district with Edward Mpfuneni Primary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Edward Mpfuneni Primary School, 2,643 compared with 231; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Edward Mpfuneni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Edward Mpfuneni Primary School, 2,493 compared with 231; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Edward Mpfuneni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Edward Mpfuneni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Edward Mpfuneni Primary School, 2,329 compared with 231; is a public combined school, a different phase than Edward Mpfuneni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Edward Mpfuneni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Edward Mpfuneni Primary School's 231; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Edward Mpfuneni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Edward Mpfuneni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Edward Mpfuneni Primary School's 231; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Edward Mpfuneni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Edward Mpfuneni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Vuwani

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

  • Kolokoshani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,556 learners against Edward Mpfuneni Primary School's 231; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Edward Mpfuneni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Edward Mpfuneni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edison Nesengani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,461 learners against Edward Mpfuneni Primary School's 231; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Edward Mpfuneni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Edward Mpfuneni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhazwaulu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,120 learners against Edward Mpfuneni Primary School's 231, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rasivhetshele Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Edward Mpfuneni Primary School, 906 compared with 231, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mpheni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 837 learners against Edward Mpfuneni Primary School's 231, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Edward Mpfuneni Primary School for 2027

Edward Mpfuneni Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Tshimbupfe; Tshilindi;
Postal
P.o. Box 297; Vuwani
Telephone
99
EMIS number
930320902

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Edward Mpfuneni 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 Edward Mpfuneni Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Edward Mpfuneni 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 Edward Mpfuneni Primary School the best school in Vuwani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Edward Mpfuneni 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 Vuwani besides Edward Mpfuneni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vuwani, including Kolokoshani.
How big are the classes at Edward Mpfuneni Primary School?
Edward Mpfuneni Primary School reported 231 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Edward Mpfuneni Primary School?
No. Edward Mpfuneni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Edward Mpfuneni Primary School a public or private school?
Edward Mpfuneni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Edward Mpfuneni Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Tshimbupfe; Tshilindi;.
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