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Mapaleni Higher Primary School

Public primary school · Mkhuhlu, Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Mapaleni Higher Primary School is a public primary school based in Mkhuhlu. Around 1,441 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Mkhuhlu, Mapaleni Higher Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,441
Learners
40
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mapaleni Higher Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Mapaleni Higher Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bohlabela district with Mapaleni Higher Primary School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Mapaleni Higher Primary School's 1,441; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapaleni Higher Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapaleni Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashishing Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mapaleni Higher Primary School, at 1,972 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapaleni Higher Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapaleni Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is a similar size to Mapaleni Higher Primary School, with 1,946 learners against 1,441; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapaleni Higher Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapaleni Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mapaleni Higher Primary School, at 1,895 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapaleni Higher Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapaleni Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is a similar size to Mapaleni Higher Primary School, with 1,518 learners against 1,441, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Mkhuhlu

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

  • Makhosana Manzini High School is a similar size to Mapaleni Higher Primary School, with 1,946 learners against 1,441; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapaleni Higher Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapaleni Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mvuyazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mapaleni Higher Primary School, at 1,501 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dumisani High School is a similar size to Mapaleni Higher Primary School, with 1,389 learners against 1,441; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mapaleni Higher Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 95.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mapaleni Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thulani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mapaleni Higher Primary School, at 1,337 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Njanji Primary School is a similar size to Mapaleni Higher Primary School, with 1,253 learners against 1,441, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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
Stand No. 385 "C" , N/A, Mkhuhlu , 1246
Postal
Calcutta C Next To Silinda Store 385 N/A Mkhuhlu 1246
Telephone
082 702 9091
EMIS number
800035102

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mapaleni Higher 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 Mapaleni Higher Primary School directly, on 082 702 9091, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mapaleni Higher 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 Mapaleni Higher Primary School the best school in Mkhuhlu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mapaleni Higher 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 Mkhuhlu besides Mapaleni Higher Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mkhuhlu, including Makhosana Manzini High School.
How big are the classes at Mapaleni Higher Primary School?
Mapaleni Higher Primary School reported 1,441 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Mapaleni Higher Primary School?
Yes, Mapaleni Higher 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 Mapaleni Higher Primary School a public or private school?
Mapaleni Higher Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mapaleni Higher Primary School?
You can call 082 702 9091. It is located at Stand No. 385 "C" , N/A, Mkhuhlu , 1246.
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