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Maphala-Gulube Primary School

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

Maphala-Gulube Primary School is a public primary school in Embalenhle. It currently teaches around 1,268 learners.

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

Located in Embalenhle, Maphala-Gulube Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,268
Learners
37
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Maphala-Gulube 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 Maphala-Gulube 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 Maphala-Gulube Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Maphala-Gulube Primary School's 1,268, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Maphala-Gulube Primary School's 1,268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphala-Gulube Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphala-Gulube Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphala-Gulube Primary School, 2,165 compared with 1,268, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Maphala-Gulube Primary School's 1,268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphala-Gulube Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphala-Gulube Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphala-Gulube Primary School, 2,087 compared with 1,268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphala-Gulube Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphala-Gulube Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Embalenhle

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

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Maphala-Gulube Primary School's 1,268, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphala-Gulube Primary School, 2,087 compared with 1,268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphala-Gulube Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphala-Gulube Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sizwakele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,984 learners against Maphala-Gulube Primary School's 1,268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphala-Gulube Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphala-Gulube Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vukuzithathe Primary School is a similar size to Maphala-Gulube Primary School, with 1,749 learners against 1,268, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School is a similar size to Maphala-Gulube Primary School, with 1,699 learners against 1,268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maphala-Gulube Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 61.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maphala-Gulube 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
15904 Ext 16, , Embalenhle, 2285
Postal
Po Box 50 Embalenhle 2285
Telephone
017 685 2476
EMIS number
800012930

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maphala-Gulube 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 Maphala-Gulube Primary School directly, on 017 685 2476, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maphala-Gulube 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 Maphala-Gulube Primary School the best school in Embalenhle?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maphala-Gulube 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 Embalenhle besides Maphala-Gulube Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Embalenhle, including Shapeve Primary School.
How big are the classes at Maphala-Gulube Primary School?
Maphala-Gulube Primary School reported 1,268 learners and 37 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 Maphala-Gulube Primary School?
Yes, Maphala-Gulube 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 Maphala-Gulube Primary School a public or private school?
Maphala-Gulube Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maphala-Gulube Primary School?
You can call 017 685 2476. It is located at 15904 Ext 16, , Embalenhle, 2285.
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