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Magcekeni Primary School

Public primary school, full service school specialisation · Sidlamafa, Sidlamafa, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Magcekeni Primary School, a public primary school serving Sidlamafa. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,323 learners.

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

Magcekeni Primary School is a public primary school in Sidlamafa. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,323
Learners
34
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Full Service School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Magcekeni 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 Magcekeni Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Here is how Magcekeni Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ehlanzeni district.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Magcekeni Primary School's 1,323; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magcekeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magcekeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magcekeni Primary School, 2,008 compared with 1,323; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magcekeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magcekeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Magcekeni Primary School, 1,879 compared with 1,323, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Magcekeni Primary School's 1,323, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is a similar size to Magcekeni Primary School, with 1,844 learners against 1,323; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magcekeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magcekeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Sidlamafa

Zooming into Sidlamafa, here are 5 other schools to compare against Magcekeni Primary School.

  • Hoechst Primary School is a similar size to Magcekeni Primary School, with 1,320 learners against 1,323, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Emtfuntini Primary School is a similar size to Magcekeni Primary School, with 1,113 learners against 1,323, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Phola Secondary School is a similar size to Magcekeni Primary School, with 1,093 learners against 1,323; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magcekeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magcekeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sigweje Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Magcekeni Primary School, at 1,040 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magcekeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magcekeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dd Mabuza Comprehensive School is noticeably smaller, with 913 learners against Magcekeni Primary School's 1,323; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magcekeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magcekeni 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
533 Mzinti, , Mzinti, 1352
Postal
Po Box 1189 Malelane 1352
Telephone
072 104 7119
EMIS number
800030429

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magcekeni 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 Magcekeni Primary School directly, on 072 104 7119, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magcekeni 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 Magcekeni Primary School the best school in Sidlamafa?
No matric pass rate is on record for Magcekeni 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 Sidlamafa besides Magcekeni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Sidlamafa, including Hoechst Primary School.
How big are the classes at Magcekeni Primary School?
Magcekeni Primary School reported 1,323 learners and 34 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 Magcekeni Primary School?
Yes, Magcekeni 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 Magcekeni Primary School a public or private school?
Magcekeni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magcekeni Primary School?
You can call 072 104 7119. It is located at 533 Mzinti, , Mzinti, 1352.
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