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Makumbane Primary School

Public primary school · Shayandina, Shayadima, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

Makumbane Primary School is a public primary school in Shayandina, Shayadima. 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 Makumbane Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Shayandina, Shayadima, Makumbane Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

335
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Makumbane 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 Makumbane Primary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Makumbane Primary School, 2,643 compared with 335; 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 Makumbane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makumbane Primary School, 2,493 compared with 335; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makumbane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makumbane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Makumbane Primary School, 2,329 compared with 335; is a public combined school, a different phase than Makumbane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makumbane 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 Makumbane Primary School's 335; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makumbane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makumbane 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 Makumbane Primary School's 335; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makumbane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makumbane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Shayadima

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

  • Dimani Agricultural Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,346 learners against Makumbane Primary School's 335; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makumbane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makumbane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshisahulu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,204 learners against Makumbane Primary School's 335, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Dzindi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makumbane Primary School, 818 compared with 335, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Shayandima Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makumbane Primary School, 753 compared with 335; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makumbane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makumbane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwevha Commercial Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makumbane Primary School, 649 compared with 335; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makumbane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makumbane 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 Makumbane Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Makumbane 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
Tshisahulu Village; Behind Makumbane Filling Stati;
Postal
P O Box 703; Shayandima945
Telephone
082 683 1192
EMIS number
930320148

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makumbane 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 Makumbane Primary School directly, on 082 683 1192, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makumbane 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 Makumbane Primary School the best school in Shayadima?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makumbane 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 Shayadima besides Makumbane Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shayadima, including Dimani Agricultural.
How big are the classes at Makumbane Primary School?
Makumbane Primary School reported 335 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 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 Makumbane Primary School?
No. Makumbane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Makumbane Primary School a public or private school?
Makumbane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makumbane Primary School?
You can call 082 683 1192. It is located at Tshisahulu Village; Behind Makumbane Filling Stati;.
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