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Mahafana Primary School

Public primary school · Ixopo, KwaZulu-Natal · Harry Gwala district (Miskoffil circuit)

Welcome to Mahafana Primary School, a public primary school serving Ixopo. 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 Mahafana Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mahafana Primary School is a public primary school in Ixopo. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

73
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mahafana 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

Harry Gwala district

Here is how Mahafana Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Harry Gwala district.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahafana Primary School, 2,516 compared with 73; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahafana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahafana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahafana Primary School, 1,797 compared with 73, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school teaches considerably more learners than Mahafana Primary School, 1,559 compared with 73; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mahafana Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,499 learners against Mahafana Primary School's 73; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahafana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahafana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mahafana Primary School, 1,419 compared with 73; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mahafana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahafana 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
Arcadia Farm, Ixopo, 3276
Postal
P.o.box 168, Ixopo, 3276
Telephone
071 361 4824
Email
caluzamargaret@gmail.com
EMIS number
500192881

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahafana 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 Mahafana Primary School directly, on 071 361 4824 or by email at caluzamargaret@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mahafana 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 Mahafana Primary School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mahafana 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 Harry Gwala besides Mahafana Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Mahafana Primary School?
Mahafana Primary School reported 73 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Mahafana Primary School?
No. Mahafana Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mahafana Primary School a public or private school?
Mahafana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahafana Primary School?
You can call 071 361 4824 or email caluzamargaret@gmail.com. It is located at Arcadia Farm, Ixopo, 3276.