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Mashamba Primary School

Public primary school · Hlanganani, Mashamba, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Mashamba Primary School is a public primary school in Hlanganani, Mashamba. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

Located in Hlanganani, Mashamba, Mashamba Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

766
Learners
22
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mashamba Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

Here is how Mashamba Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Mashamba Primary School's 766; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mashamba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mashamba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Mashamba Primary School's 766; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mashamba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mashamba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mashamba Primary School, 2,202 compared with 766; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mashamba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mashamba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Mashamba Primary School's 766; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mashamba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mashamba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Mashamba Primary School's 766; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mashamba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mashamba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mashamba

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

  • Tshiitwa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,102 learners against Mashamba Primary School's 766; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mashamba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mashamba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lotsha Primary School is a similar size to Mashamba Primary School, with 563 learners against 766, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshikhuthula Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 516 learners against Mashamba Primary School's 766; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mashamba Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 69.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mashamba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mawela Primary School teaches fewer learners than Mashamba Primary School, 329 compared with 766, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshitangule Primary School teaches fewer learners than Mashamba Primary School, 261 compared with 766, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Mashamba Primary School for 2027

Mashamba 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
Mashamba Village; Bushypark;
Postal
P.o. Box 200; Mashamba942
Telephone
015 873 1814
EMIS number
931520641

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mashamba 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 Mashamba Primary School directly, on 015 873 1814, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mashamba 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 Mashamba Primary School the best school in Mashamba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mashamba 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 Mashamba besides Mashamba Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mashamba, including Tshiitwa.
How big are the classes at Mashamba Primary School?
Mashamba Primary School reported 766 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Mashamba Primary School?
No. Mashamba Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mashamba Primary School a public or private school?
Mashamba Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mashamba Primary School?
You can call 015 873 1814. It is located at Mashamba Village; Bushypark;.
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