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Mathambo Primary School

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

Mathambo Primary School is a public primary school based in Bushbuckridge. The school's roll stands at roughly 470 learners.

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

In Bushbuckridge, Mathambo Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

470
Learners
15
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mathambo Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Mathambo 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 Mathambo Primary School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Mathambo Primary School's 470; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathambo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Mathambo Primary School's 470; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathambo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Mathambo Primary School, 1,946 compared with 470; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathambo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Mathambo Primary School's 470; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathambo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Mathambo Primary School's 470, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Bushbuckridge

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

  • Letshele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathambo Primary School, 1,037 compared with 470; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 75.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathambo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Moratiseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 946 learners against Mathambo Primary School's 470, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Siboyiye Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mathambo Primary School, 899 compared with 470; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mathambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 88.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathambo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • M.o. Mashego Lower Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 840 learners against Mathambo Primary School's 470, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Marcia Mokoena Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 838 learners against Mathambo Primary School's 470; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mathambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 73.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mathambo 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
Sibambayane, , Thulamahashe, 1365
Postal
Private Bag X 1323 Thulamahashe 1365
Telephone
013 774 0642
EMIS number
800034946

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mathambo 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 Mathambo Primary School directly, on 013 774 0642, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mathambo 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 Mathambo Primary School the best school in Bushbuckridge?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mathambo 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 Bushbuckridge besides Mathambo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bushbuckridge, including Letshele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mathambo Primary School?
Mathambo Primary School reported 470 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Mathambo Primary School?
Yes, Mathambo 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 Mathambo Primary School a public or private school?
Mathambo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mathambo Primary School?
You can call 013 774 0642. It is located at Sibambayane, , Thulamahashe, 1365.
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