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Mabunda Primary School

Public primary school · Giyani, Phangweni, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Mabunda Primary School, a public primary school serving Giyani, Phangweni. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Mabunda Primary School is a public primary school in Giyani, Phangweni. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

427
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mabunda 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

Mopani East district

Here is how Mabunda Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani East district.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Mabunda Primary School's 427, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabunda Primary School, 2,021 compared with 427; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mabunda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mabunda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Mabunda Primary School's 427; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mabunda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mabunda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Mabunda Primary School's 427; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mabunda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mabunda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabunda Primary School, 1,829 compared with 427; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mabunda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mabunda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Phangweni

Zooming into Phangweni, here are 3 other schools to compare against Mabunda Primary School.

  • Makhuva Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mabunda Primary School, at 491 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Magulasavi Secondary School is a similar size to Mabunda Primary School, with 490 learners against 427; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mabunda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 90.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mabunda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Albert Mabe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mabunda Primary School, at 392 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Mabunda Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mabunda Primary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Phalaubeni; Mabunda Tribal;
Postal
P.o. Box 590; Giyani
Telephone
99
EMIS number
916420246

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mabunda 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 Mabunda Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mabunda 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 Mabunda Primary School the best school in Phangweni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mabunda 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 Phangweni besides Mabunda Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Phangweni, including Makhuva.
How big are the classes at Mabunda Primary School?
Mabunda Primary School reported 427 learners and 11 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 Mabunda Primary School?
No. Mabunda Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mabunda Primary School a public or private school?
Mabunda Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mabunda Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Phalaubeni; Mabunda Tribal;.
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