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Masala Primary School

Public primary school · Mutelea, Sibasa, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Masala Primary School, a public primary school serving Mutelea, Sibasa. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Masala Primary School is a public primary school in Mutelea, Sibasa. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

136
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Masala Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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 East district

5 other schools in Vhembe East district, for comparison against Masala Primary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Masala Primary School's 136; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Masala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Masala Primary School's 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Masala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Masala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Masala Primary School's 136; is a public combined school, a different phase than Masala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Masala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Masala Primary School, 2,254 compared with 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Masala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Masala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Masala Primary School, 2,176 compared with 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Masala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Masala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Sibasa

Zooming into Sibasa, here are 5 other schools to compare against Masala Primary School.

  • Tshiluvhi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Masala Primary School, 1,482 compared with 136, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makwarela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,098 learners against Masala Primary School's 136, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tshilala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Masala Primary School, 791 compared with 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Masala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Masala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maniini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 760 learners against Masala Primary School's 136, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Guvhukuvhu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Masala Primary School, 752 compared with 136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Masala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Masala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Masala Primary School for 2027

Masala 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
Mutele A
Postal
P/Bag X2289; Sibasa
Telephone
073 025 1188
EMIS number
905310325

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Masala 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 Masala Primary School directly, on 073 025 1188, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Masala 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 Masala Primary School the best school in Sibasa?
No matric pass rate is on record for Masala 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 Sibasa besides Masala Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sibasa, including Tshiluvhi.
How big are the classes at Masala Primary School?
Masala Primary School reported 136 learners and 4 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 Masala Primary School?
No. Masala Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Masala Primary School a public or private school?
Masala Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Masala Primary School?
You can call 073 025 1188. It is located at Mutele A.
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