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Mahahane Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Libode, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

In Libode, Mahahane Senior Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mahahane Senior Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mahahane Senior Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Libode. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

139
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mahahane Senior 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

Or Tambo Coastal district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Coastal district, for comparison against Mahahane Senior Primary School.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahahane Senior Primary School, 1,788 compared with 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahahane Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahahane Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahahane Senior Primary School, 1,734 compared with 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahahane Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahahane Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Mahahane Senior Primary School's 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahahane Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahahane Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,657 learners against Mahahane Senior Primary School's 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahahane Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahahane Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Mahahane Senior Primary School's 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahahane Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahahane Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Libode

Zooming into Libode, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mahahane Senior Primary School.

  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Mahahane Senior Primary School's 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahahane Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahahane Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bekizulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahahane Senior Primary School, 1,578 compared with 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahahane Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahahane Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sandi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahahane Senior Primary School, 1,369 compared with 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahahane Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahahane Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Patrick's Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,297 learners against Mahahane Senior Primary School's 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahahane Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahahane Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sehushe Commercial School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,294 learners against Mahahane Senior Primary School's 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahahane Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahahane Senior 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 Mahahane Senior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mahahane Senior Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Maqhinebeni A/A, Libode, Libode, 5160
Postal
Store, Libode, 5160
Telephone
079 460 3326
EMIS number
200400454

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahahane Senior 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 Mahahane Senior Primary School directly, on 079 460 3326, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mahahane Senior 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 Mahahane Senior Primary School the best school in Libode?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mahahane Senior 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 Libode besides Mahahane Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Libode, including Victor Poto Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mahahane Senior Primary School?
Mahahane Senior Primary School reported 139 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Mahahane Senior Primary School?
No. Mahahane Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mahahane Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Mahahane Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahahane Senior Primary School?
You can call 079 460 3326. It is located at Maqhinebeni A/A, Libode, Libode, 5160.
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