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Joe Mabedlhe Primary School

Public primary school · Vongani, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Joe Mabedlhe Primary School, a public primary school serving Vongani. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Joe Mabedlhe Primary School is a public primary school in Vongani. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

266
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Joe Mabedlhe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Vhembe West district

5 other schools in Vhembe West district, for comparison against Joe Mabedlhe Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Joe Mabedlhe Primary School, 2,569 compared with 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Joe Mabedlhe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joe Mabedlhe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Joe Mabedlhe Primary School, 2,292 compared with 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Joe Mabedlhe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joe Mabedlhe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Joe Mabedlhe Primary School's 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Joe Mabedlhe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joe Mabedlhe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Joe Mabedlhe Primary School, 2,035 compared with 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Joe Mabedlhe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joe Mabedlhe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Joe Mabedlhe Primary School, 1,946 compared with 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Joe Mabedlhe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joe Mabedlhe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Vongani

Zooming into Vongani, here are 5 other schools to compare against Joe Mabedlhe Primary School.

  • Tiyani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,016 learners against Joe Mabedlhe Primary School's 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Joe Mabedlhe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joe Mabedlhe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Msengi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Joe Mabedlhe Primary School, 901 compared with 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Joe Mabedlhe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 76.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joe Mabedlhe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kulani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Joe Mabedlhe Primary School, 795 compared with 266, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Marhorhwani-Malali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Joe Mabedlhe Primary School, 657 compared with 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Joe Mabedlhe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joe Mabedlhe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Rivoningo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 560 learners against Joe Mabedlhe Primary School's 266, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Joe Mabedlhe Primary School for 2027

Joe Mabedlhe 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
Nwamatatani Village
Postal
P.o. Box 1515; Khomanani
Telephone
99
EMIS number
912520467

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Joe Mabedlhe 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 Joe Mabedlhe Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Joe Mabedlhe 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 Joe Mabedlhe Primary School the best school in Vongani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Joe Mabedlhe 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 Vongani besides Joe Mabedlhe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vongani, including Tiyani.
How big are the classes at Joe Mabedlhe Primary School?
Joe Mabedlhe Primary School reported 266 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Joe Mabedlhe Primary School?
No. Joe Mabedlhe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Joe Mabedlhe Primary School a public or private school?
Joe Mabedlhe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Joe Mabedlhe Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Nwamatatani Village.
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