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Makumbwi Primary School

Public primary school · Mungomani, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Makumbwi Primary School, a public primary school serving Mungomani. 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 Makumbwi Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Makumbwi Primary School is a public primary school in Mungomani. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

526
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Makumbwi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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 West district

5 other schools in Vhembe West district, for comparison against Makumbwi Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makumbwi Primary School, 2,569 compared with 526; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makumbwi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makumbwi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makumbwi Primary School, 2,292 compared with 526; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makumbwi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makumbwi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Makumbwi Primary School's 526; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makumbwi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makumbwi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makumbwi Primary School, 2,035 compared with 526; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makumbwi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makumbwi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makumbwi Primary School, 1,946 compared with 526; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makumbwi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makumbwi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mungomani

Zooming into Mungomani, here are 4 other schools to compare against Makumbwi Primary School.

  • Mauluma Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 364 learners against Makumbwi Primary School's 526, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Velelambeu Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 297 learners against Makumbwi Primary School's 526; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makumbwi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makumbwi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tswime Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 288 learners against Makumbwi Primary School's 526; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makumbwi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 57.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makumbwi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nanga Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 121 learners against Makumbwi Primary School's 526, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Makumbwi Primary School for 2027

Makumbwi Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mukungwi
Postal
P.o. Box 548; Mungomani992
Telephone
072 257 5720
EMIS number
928330756

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makumbwi 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 Makumbwi Primary School directly, on 072 257 5720, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makumbwi 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 Makumbwi Primary School the best school in Mungomani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makumbwi 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 Mungomani besides Makumbwi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Mungomani, including Mauluma.
How big are the classes at Makumbwi Primary School?
Makumbwi Primary School reported 526 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Makumbwi Primary School?
No. Makumbwi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Makumbwi Primary School a public or private school?
Makumbwi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makumbwi Primary School?
You can call 072 257 5720. It is located at Mukungwi.
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