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Mafumbuka Primary School

Public primary school · Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane North district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Mafumbuka Primary School, a public primary school serving Soshanguve, Pretoria. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,475 learners.

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

Mafumbuka Primary School is a public primary school in Soshanguve, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,475
Learners
44
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Mafumbuka Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Mafumbuka Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Tshwane North district

Here is how Mafumbuka Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Tshwane North district.

  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafumbuka Primary School, 2,356 compared with 1,475, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Iketleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafumbuka Primary School, 2,176 compared with 1,475, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hans Kekana Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mafumbuka Primary School, at 1,692 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafumbuka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafumbuka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School Montana sits in roughly the same size range as Mafumbuka Primary School, at 1,683 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafumbuka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafumbuka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Botse-Botse Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mafumbuka Primary School, at 1,575 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafumbuka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafumbuka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mafumbuka Primary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Mafumbuka Primary School's 1,475, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafumbuka Primary School, 2,404 compared with 1,475, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafumbuka Primary School, 2,356 compared with 1,475, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Mafumbuka Primary School's 1,475, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Mafumbuka Primary School, 2,221 compared with 1,475; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafumbuka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafumbuka 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 Mafumbuka Primary School for 2027

Because Mafumbuka Primary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
21, Masombuka, Block Hh, Soshanguve, Pretoria
Postal
P.o Box 82 Soshanguve 0164
Telephone
012 713 1111
EMIS number
700240911

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mafumbuka 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 Mafumbuka Primary School directly, on 012 713 1111, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mafumbuka 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 Mafumbuka Primary School the best school in Pretoria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mafumbuka 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 Pretoria besides Mafumbuka Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Mafumbuka Primary School?
Mafumbuka Primary School reported 1,475 learners and 44 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 Mafumbuka Primary School?
Yes, Mafumbuka 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 Mafumbuka Primary School a public or private school?
Mafumbuka Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mafumbuka Primary School?
You can call 012 713 1111. It is located at 21, Masombuka, Block Hh, Soshanguve, Pretoria.
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