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Mafharalala Primary School

Public primary school · Lwamondo, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

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

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mafharalala Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mafharalala Primary School is a public primary school in Lwamondo. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

177
Learners
5
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mafharalala Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Vhembe West district

Here is how Mafharalala Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafharalala Primary School, 2,569 compared with 177; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafharalala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafharalala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafharalala Primary School, 2,292 compared with 177; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafharalala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafharalala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Mafharalala Primary School's 177; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafharalala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafharalala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafharalala Primary School, 2,035 compared with 177; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafharalala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafharalala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafharalala Primary School, 1,946 compared with 177; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafharalala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafharalala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Lwamondo

Zooming into Lwamondo, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mafharalala Primary School.

  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafharalala Primary School, 1,946 compared with 177; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafharalala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafharalala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mutshipisi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,309 learners against Mafharalala Primary School's 177, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Muungamunwe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafharalala Primary School, 1,109 compared with 177, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mahematshena Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 871 learners against Mafharalala Primary School's 177, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ndaedzo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 869 learners against Mafharalala Primary School's 177; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafharalala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafharalala 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 Mafharalala Primary School for 2027

Mafharalala Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
894 Tshianda Village
Postal
P.o. Box 289; Lwamondo985
Telephone
066 157 8816
EMIS number
930320421

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mafharalala 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 Mafharalala Primary School directly, on 066 157 8816, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mafharalala 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 Mafharalala Primary School the best school in Lwamondo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mafharalala 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 Lwamondo besides Mafharalala Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lwamondo, including Lwamondo.
How big are the classes at Mafharalala Primary School?
Mafharalala Primary School reported 177 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Mafharalala Primary School?
No. Mafharalala Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mafharalala Primary School a public or private school?
Mafharalala Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mafharalala Primary School?
You can call 066 157 8816. It is located at 894 Tshianda Village.
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