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Mahlefunye Primary School

Public primary school · Mulamulavillage, Malamulele, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

Mahlefunye Primary School is a public primary school in Mulamulavillage, Malamulele. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Mahlefunye Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mulamulavillage, Malamulele, Mahlefunye Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

414
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mahlefunye Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe East district with Mahlefunye Primary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlefunye Primary School, 2,643 compared with 414; 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 Mahlefunye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlefunye Primary School, 2,493 compared with 414; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahlefunye Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahlefunye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlefunye Primary School, 2,329 compared with 414; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mahlefunye Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahlefunye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Mahlefunye Primary School's 414; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahlefunye Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahlefunye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Mahlefunye Primary School's 414; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahlefunye Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahlefunye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Malamulele

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

  • Apple Seeds Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,047 learners against Mahlefunye Primary School's 414, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • E.p.p. Mhinga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlefunye Primary School, 1,699 compared with 414; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahlefunye Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahlefunye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thambisa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlefunye Primary School, 1,563 compared with 414; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahlefunye Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahlefunye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Magangeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,502 learners against Mahlefunye Primary School's 414, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Dlamani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlefunye Primary School, 1,467 compared with 414; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mahlefunye Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mahlefunye Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Mahlefunye Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mahlefunye Primary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mulamula Village; Malamulele;
Postal
P.o. Box 2046; Malamulele
Telephone
072 767 7631
EMIS number
911360603

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahlefunye 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 Mahlefunye Primary School directly, on 072 767 7631, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mahlefunye 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 Mahlefunye Primary School the best school in Malamulele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mahlefunye 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 Malamulele besides Mahlefunye Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Malamulele, including Apple Seeds.
How big are the classes at Mahlefunye Primary School?
Mahlefunye Primary School reported 414 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Mahlefunye Primary School?
No. Mahlefunye Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mahlefunye Primary School a public or private school?
Mahlefunye Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahlefunye Primary School?
You can call 072 767 7631. It is located at Mulamula Village; Malamulele;.
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