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Maqamela Primary School

Public primary school, full service school specialisation · Kabokweni, Kabokweni, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Maqamela Primary School, a public primary school serving Kabokweni. Around 821 learners are enrolled here.

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Maqamela Primary School is a public primary school in Kabokweni. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

821
Learners
24
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Full Service School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Maqamela Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Maqamela Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Here is how Maqamela Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ehlanzeni district.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Maqamela Primary School's 821; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqamela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqamela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqamela Primary School, 2,008 compared with 821; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqamela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqamela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqamela Primary School, 1,879 compared with 821, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Maqamela Primary School's 821, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Maqamela Primary School's 821; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqamela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqamela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Kabokweni

Zooming into Kabokweni, here are 5 other schools to compare against Maqamela Primary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Maqamela Primary School's 821; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqamela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqamela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vulindlela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,484 learners against Maqamela Primary School's 821; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqamela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqamela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sandzile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqamela Primary School, 1,377 compared with 821, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Khutsalani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,364 learners against Maqamela Primary School's 821; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqamela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 78.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqamela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tsembaletfu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,305 learners against Maqamela Primary School's 821, and charges fees under 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No. 124A, Clau Clau, Kabokweni, 1245
Postal
Po Box 180 Clau Clau Kabokweni 1245
Telephone
013 796 1842
EMIS number
800012583

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maqamela 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 Maqamela Primary School directly, on 013 796 1842, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maqamela 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 Maqamela Primary School the best school in Kabokweni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maqamela 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 Kabokweni besides Maqamela Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kabokweni, including Guduza Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Maqamela Primary School?
Maqamela Primary School reported 821 learners and 24 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 Maqamela Primary School?
Yes, Maqamela 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 Maqamela Primary School a public or private school?
Maqamela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maqamela Primary School?
You can call 013 796 1842. It is located at Stand No. 124A, Clau Clau, Kabokweni, 1245.
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