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Mahehle Primary School

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

Welcome to Mahehle 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 Mahehle Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mahehle Primary School is a public primary school in Ixopo. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

385
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mahehle Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

5 other schools in Harry Gwala district, for comparison against Mahehle Primary School.

  • Shayamoya Area Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahehle Primary School, 2,516 compared with 385; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahehle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahehle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kokstad Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahehle Primary School, 1,797 compared with 385, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Umzimkulu J.s.school teaches considerably more learners than Mahehle Primary School, 1,559 compared with 385; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mahehle Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Carl Malcomess High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,499 learners against Mahehle Primary School's 385; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahehle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahehle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mahehle Primary School, 1,419 compared with 385; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mahehle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahehle 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
Mahehle Location, Ixopo, 3276
Postal
Private Bag X 543, Ixopo, 3276
Telephone
079 850 7811
Email
jennetngonyama@mail.com
EMIS number
500193066

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahehle 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 Mahehle Primary School directly, on 079 850 7811 or by email at jennetngonyama@mail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mahehle 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 Mahehle Primary School the best school in Harry Gwala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mahehle 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 Mahehle Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Harry Gwala.
How big are the classes at Mahehle Primary School?
Mahehle Primary School reported 385 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Mahehle Primary School?
No. Mahehle Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mahehle Primary School a public or private school?
Mahehle Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahehle Primary School?
You can call 079 850 7811 or email jennetngonyama@mail.com. It is located at Mahehle Location, Ixopo, 3276.