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Magewu Primary School

Public primary school · Uthokozani, Uthokozani, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Magewu Primary School is a public primary school based in Uthokozani. It currently teaches around 1,428 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Magewu Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Uthokozani, Magewu Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,428
Learners
37
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Magewu Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Magewu Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against Magewu Primary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magewu Primary School, 2,156 compared with 1,428; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magewu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magewu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Magewu Primary School's 1,428; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magewu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magewu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Magewu Primary School, at 1,879 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is a similar size to Magewu Primary School, with 1,858 learners against 1,428, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Magewu Primary School, at 1,844 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magewu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magewu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Uthokozani

And within Uthokozani itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Matjeni Primary School is a similar size to Magewu Primary School, with 1,642 learners against 1,428, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Thula Primary School is a similar size to Magewu Primary School, with 1,633 learners against 1,428, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Chief Makunyula Primary School is a similar size to Magewu Primary School, with 1,560 learners against 1,428, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Maqhekeza Primary School is a similar size to Magewu Primary School, with 1,518 learners against 1,428, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mgubho Combined School is a similar size to Magewu Primary School, with 1,476 learners against 1,428; is a public combined school, a different phase than Magewu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magewu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No. 7, Block C, Naas, 1346
Postal
Po Box 798 Phakama Block C Komatipoort 1346
Telephone
071 697 6474
EMIS number
800011494

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magewu 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 Magewu Primary School directly, on 071 697 6474, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magewu Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Magewu Primary School the best school in Uthokozani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Magewu 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 Uthokozani besides Magewu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Uthokozani, including Matjeni Primary School.
How big are the classes at Magewu Primary School?
Magewu Primary School reported 1,428 learners and 37 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 Magewu Primary School?
Yes, Magewu 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 Magewu Primary School a public or private school?
Magewu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magewu Primary School?
You can call 071 697 6474. It is located at Stand No. 7, Block C, Naas, 1346.
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