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Mahamba Primary School

Public primary school · Piet Retief, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Mahamba Primary School is a public primary school based in Piet Retief. The school's roll stands at roughly 32 learners.

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

In Piet Retief, Mahamba Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

32
Learners
2
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mahamba Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Mahamba Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Mahamba Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Mahamba Primary School's 32, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Mahamba Primary School's 32; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahamba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahamba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahamba Primary School, 2,165 compared with 32, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Mahamba Primary School's 32; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahamba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahamba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahamba Primary School, 2,087 compared with 32; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahamba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahamba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Piet Retief

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

  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Mahamba Primary School's 32; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahamba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahamba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Inqubeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahamba Primary School, 1,944 compared with 32; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahamba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 94% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahamba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Piet Retief Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mahamba Primary School, 1,848 compared with 32; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mahamba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 63.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahamba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizamoyethu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against Mahamba Primary School's 32, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nqobile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahamba Primary School, 1,534 compared with 32, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
Alma Farm, , Piet Retief, 2380
Postal
Po Box 257 Piet Retief 2380
Telephone
082 367 3336
EMIS number
800011601

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahamba 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 Mahamba Primary School directly, on 082 367 3336, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mahamba 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 Mahamba Primary School the best school in Piet Retief?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mahamba 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 Piet Retief besides Mahamba Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Piet Retief, including Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mahamba Primary School?
Mahamba Primary School reported 32 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Mahamba Primary School?
Yes, Mahamba 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 Mahamba Primary School a public or private school?
Mahamba Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahamba Primary School?
You can call 082 367 3336. It is located at Alma Farm, , Piet Retief, 2380.
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