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Libhaba Primary School

Public primary school · Commondale, Commondale, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Libhaba Primary School is a public primary school based in Commondale. Around 223 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Commondale, Libhaba Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

223
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Libhaba Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Libhaba Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Libhaba Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Libhaba Primary School's 223, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Libhaba Primary School's 223; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Libhaba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Libhaba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Libhaba Primary School, 2,165 compared with 223, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Libhaba Primary School's 223; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Libhaba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Libhaba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Libhaba Primary School, 2,087 compared with 223; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Libhaba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Libhaba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Commondale

And within Commondale itself, 3 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Kwashuku Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Libhaba Primary School, 799 compared with 223; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Libhaba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Libhaba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamatshamhlophe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Libhaba Primary School, 369 compared with 223, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nederland Combined School teaches fewer learners than Libhaba Primary School, 30 compared with 223; is a public combined school, a different phase than Libhaba Primary School; 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
Vrygunst Farm, Piet Retief, Piet Retief, 2385
Postal
Po Box 47 Piet Retief Piet Retief 2385
Telephone
061 428 7788
EMIS number
800010363

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Libhaba 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 Libhaba Primary School directly, on 061 428 7788, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Libhaba 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 Libhaba Primary School the best school in Commondale?
No matric pass rate is on record for Libhaba 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 Commondale besides Libhaba Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Commondale, including Kwashuku Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Libhaba Primary School?
Libhaba Primary School reported 223 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Libhaba Primary School?
Yes, Libhaba 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 Libhaba Primary School a public or private school?
Libhaba Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Libhaba Primary School?
You can call 061 428 7788. It is located at Vrygunst Farm, Piet Retief, Piet Retief, 2385.
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