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Malibongwe Primary School

Public primary school · Piet Retief, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Malibongwe Primary School is a public primary school based in Piet Retief. The school's roll stands at roughly 721 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Malibongwe Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Piet Retief, Malibongwe Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

721
Learners
21
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Malibongwe Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Malibongwe Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Malibongwe Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Malibongwe Primary School's 721, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Malibongwe Primary School's 721; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Malibongwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Malibongwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Malibongwe Primary School, 2,165 compared with 721, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Malibongwe Primary School's 721; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Malibongwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Malibongwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Malibongwe Primary School, 2,087 compared with 721; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Malibongwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Malibongwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Piet Retief

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

  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Malibongwe Primary School's 721; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Malibongwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Malibongwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Inqubeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Malibongwe Primary School, 1,944 compared with 721; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Malibongwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 94% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Malibongwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Piet Retief Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Malibongwe Primary School, 1,848 compared with 721; is a public combined school, a different phase than Malibongwe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 63.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Malibongwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizamoyethu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against Malibongwe Primary School's 721, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nqobile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Malibongwe Primary School, 1,534 compared with 721, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
58 Mkhize Village, Intuthuko, Driefontein, 2383
Postal
Po Box 1735 Intuthuko Driefontein 2383
Telephone
082 692 3136
EMIS number
800012104

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Malibongwe 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 Malibongwe Primary School directly, on 082 692 3136, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Malibongwe 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 Malibongwe Primary School the best school in Piet Retief?
No matric pass rate is on record for Malibongwe 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 Piet Retief besides Malibongwe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Piet Retief, including Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Malibongwe Primary School?
Malibongwe Primary School reported 721 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Malibongwe Primary School?
Yes, Malibongwe Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Malibongwe Primary School a public or private school?
Malibongwe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Malibongwe Primary School?
You can call 082 692 3136. It is located at 58 Mkhize Village, Intuthuko, Driefontein, 2383.
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