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John Mdluli Primary School

Public primary school, full service school specialisation · Mataffin, Mataffin, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

John Mdluli Primary School is a public primary school in Mataffin. Around 1,503 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of John Mdluli Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mataffin, John Mdluli Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,503
Learners
36
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Full Service School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

John Mdluli Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 John Mdluli Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against John Mdluli Primary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than John Mdluli Primary School, 2,156 compared with 1,503; is a public secondary school, a different phase than John Mdluli Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point John Mdluli Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is a similar size to John Mdluli Primary School, with 2,008 learners against 1,503; is a public secondary school, a different phase than John Mdluli Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point John Mdluli Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as John Mdluli Primary School, at 1,879 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is a similar size to John Mdluli Primary School, with 1,858 learners against 1,503, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as John Mdluli Primary School, at 1,844 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than John Mdluli Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point John Mdluli Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mataffin

And within Mataffin itself, 2 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Boschrand Primary School is a similar size to John Mdluli Primary School, with 1,858 learners against 1,503, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Cyril Clarke Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as John Mdluli Primary School, at 1,439 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than John Mdluli Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point John Mdluli Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
2 Mascot Street, Mataffin, Nelspruit, 1200
Postal
Po Box 16 Mataffin Nelspruit 1205
Telephone
076 278 7560
EMIS number
800007112

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at John Mdluli 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 John Mdluli Primary School directly, on 076 278 7560, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to John Mdluli 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 John Mdluli Primary School the best school in Mataffin?
No matric pass rate is on record for John Mdluli 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 Mataffin besides John Mdluli Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Mataffin, including Boschrand Primary School.
How big are the classes at John Mdluli Primary School?
John Mdluli Primary School reported 1,503 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 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 John Mdluli Primary School?
Yes, John Mdluli 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 John Mdluli Primary School a public or private school?
John Mdluli Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact John Mdluli Primary School?
You can call 076 278 7560. It is located at 2 Mascot Street, Mataffin, Nelspruit, 1200.
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