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Mafanele Primary School

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

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

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

330
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mafanele 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

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani East district with Mafanele Primary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Mafanele Primary School's 330, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafanele Primary School, 2,021 compared with 330; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafanele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafanele 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 Mafanele Primary School's 330; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafanele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafanele 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 Mafanele Primary School's 330; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mafanele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafanele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafanele Primary School, 1,829 compared with 330; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafanele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafanele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Giyani

Zooming into Giyani, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mafanele Primary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Mafanele Primary School's 330, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafanele Primary School, 1,815 compared with 330; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafanele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafanele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Risinga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,750 learners against Mafanele Primary School's 330; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafanele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafanele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Giyani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafanele Primary School, 1,480 compared with 330; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafanele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafanele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafanele Primary School, 1,396 compared with 330; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafanele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafanele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Mafanele Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mafanele 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
Mbatlo Village
Postal
P.o. Box 5576; Giyani
Telephone
083 550 8670
EMIS number
916411455

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mafanele 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 Mafanele Primary School directly, on 083 550 8670, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mafanele 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 Mafanele Primary School the best school in Giyani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mafanele 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 Giyani besides Mafanele Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Mafanele Primary School?
Mafanele Primary School reported 330 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 Mafanele Primary School?
No. Mafanele Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mafanele Primary School a public or private school?
Mafanele Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mafanele Primary School?
You can call 083 550 8670. It is located at Mbatlo Village.
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