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Matsafeni Primary School

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

Matsafeni Primary School is a public primary school based in Malelane. The school's roll stands at roughly 862 learners.

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

In Malelane, Matsafeni Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

862
Learners
25
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Full Service School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Matsafeni Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Matsafeni Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

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

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsafeni Primary School, 2,156 compared with 862; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matsafeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsafeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Matsafeni Primary School's 862; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matsafeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsafeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Matsafeni Primary School's 862, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsafeni Primary School, 1,858 compared with 862, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsafeni Primary School, 1,844 compared with 862; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matsafeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsafeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Malelane

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

  • Suikerland Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Matsafeni Primary School's 862; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matsafeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 94.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsafeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mtimandze Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,719 learners against Matsafeni Primary School's 862; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matsafeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsafeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Luvolwetfu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,619 learners against Matsafeni Primary School's 862, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Shayaza Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsafeni Primary School, 1,517 compared with 862; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 98.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsafeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sidlamafa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsafeni Primary School, 1,494 compared with 862; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matsafeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matsafeni 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
Stand 149, Kamhlushwa, Malelane, 1332
Postal
Po Box 60 Malelane Malelane 1320
Telephone
071 694 4518
EMIS number
800013383

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matsafeni 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 Matsafeni Primary School directly, on 071 694 4518, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matsafeni 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 Matsafeni Primary School the best school in Malelane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matsafeni 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 Malelane besides Matsafeni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Malelane, including Suikerland Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Matsafeni Primary School?
Matsafeni Primary School reported 862 learners and 25 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 Matsafeni Primary School?
Yes, Matsafeni 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 Matsafeni Primary School a public or private school?
Matsafeni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matsafeni Primary School?
You can call 071 694 4518. It is located at Stand 149, Kamhlushwa, Malelane, 1332.
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