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Mabonwana Primary School

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

Mabonwana Primary School is a public primary school in Arconhoek, Acornhoek. It currently teaches around 371 learners.

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

Located in Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mabonwana Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

371
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mabonwana 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 Mabonwana 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 Mabonwana Primary School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Mabonwana Primary School's 371; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mabonwana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mabonwana 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 Mabonwana Primary School's 371; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mabonwana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mabonwana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Mabonwana Primary School, 1,946 compared with 371; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mabonwana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mabonwana 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 Mabonwana Primary School's 371; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mabonwana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mabonwana 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 Mabonwana Primary School's 371, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Acornhoek

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

  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Mabonwana Primary School's 371; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mabonwana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mabonwana 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 Mabonwana Primary School's 371, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Jameyana Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,320 learners against Mabonwana Primary School's 371, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lekete High School teaches considerably more learners than Mabonwana Primary School, 1,256 compared with 371; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mabonwana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 74.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mabonwana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phendulane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabonwana Primary School, 1,174 compared with 371; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mabonwana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 73% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mabonwana 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
Cottondale Opposite To Moonlight Cafe, Bushbuckridge, Acornhoek, 1361
Postal
Private Bag X 415 Bushbuckridge Acornhoek 1360
Telephone
072 512 2217
EMIS number
800034913

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mabonwana 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 Mabonwana Primary School directly, on 072 512 2217, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mabonwana 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 Mabonwana Primary School the best school in Acornhoek?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mabonwana 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 Acornhoek besides Mabonwana Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Acornhoek, including Shobiyana Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mabonwana Primary School?
Mabonwana Primary School reported 371 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Mabonwana Primary School?
Yes, Mabonwana 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 Mabonwana Primary School a public or private school?
Mabonwana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mabonwana Primary School?
You can call 072 512 2217. It is located at Cottondale Opposite To Moonlight Cafe, Bushbuckridge, Acornhoek, 1361.
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