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Mahematshena Primary School

Public primary school · Mahematshena, Lwamondo, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

In Mahematshena, Lwamondo, Mahematshena 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 Mahematshena Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mahematshena Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Mahematshena, Lwamondo. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

871
Learners
22
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mahematshena 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

Vhembe East district

Here is how Mahematshena Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe East district.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Mahematshena Primary School's 871; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahematshena Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Mahematshena Primary School's 871; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahematshena Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahematshena Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Mahematshena Primary School's 871; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mahematshena Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahematshena Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahematshena Primary School, 2,254 compared with 871; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahematshena Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahematshena Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahematshena Primary School, 2,176 compared with 871; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahematshena Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahematshena Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Lwamondo

Zooming into Lwamondo, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mahematshena Primary School.

  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahematshena Primary School, 1,946 compared with 871; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahematshena Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahematshena Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mutshipisi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,309 learners against Mahematshena Primary School's 871, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Muungamunwe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mahematshena Primary School, at 1,109 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ndaedzo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mahematshena Primary School, at 869 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahematshena Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahematshena Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gwamasenga Secondary School is a similar size to Mahematshena Primary School, with 632 learners against 871; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahematshena Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahematshena 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 Mahematshena Primary School for 2027

Because Mahematshena Primary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Dzwerani - Ha-Madala
Postal
P.o. Box 295; Lwamondo985
Telephone
083 567 6074
EMIS number
930320131

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahematshena 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 Mahematshena Primary School directly, on 083 567 6074, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mahematshena 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 Mahematshena Primary School the best school in Lwamondo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mahematshena 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 Lwamondo besides Mahematshena Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lwamondo, including Lwamondo.
How big are the classes at Mahematshena Primary School?
Mahematshena Primary School reported 871 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Mahematshena Primary School?
No. Mahematshena Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mahematshena Primary School a public or private school?
Mahematshena Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahematshena Primary School?
You can call 083 567 6074. It is located at Dzwerani - Ha-Madala.
Related

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