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Mavabaza Primary School

Public primary school · Joppievillage, Nwamitwa, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

Mavabaza Primary School is a public primary school based in Joppievillage, Nwamitwa. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Joppievillage, Nwamitwa, Mavabaza Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

569
Learners
15
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mavabaza Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Mopani West district

Here is how Mavabaza Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani West district.

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mavabaza Primary School, 1,971 compared with 569; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mavabaza Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mavabaza Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mavabaza Primary School, 1,700 compared with 569, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,675 learners against Mavabaza Primary School's 569; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mavabaza Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mavabaza Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mavabaza Primary School, 1,645 compared with 569; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mavabaza Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mavabaza Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dududu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mavabaza Primary School, 1,567 compared with 569, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Nwamitwa

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

  • Mark Shope Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,096 learners against Mavabaza Primary School's 569; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mavabaza Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mavabaza Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Favasi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mavabaza Primary School, 920 compared with 569, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vhulakanjhani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mavabaza Primary School, 879 compared with 569, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Fofoza Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 853 learners against Mavabaza Primary School's 569, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Nhlengeleti Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mavabaza Primary School, at 744 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Mavabaza Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mavabaza Primary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Joppie Village
Postal
P.o. Box 307; Nwamitwa
Telephone
082 752 1830
EMIS number
915530778

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mavabaza 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 Mavabaza Primary School directly, on 082 752 1830, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mavabaza 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 Mavabaza Primary School the best school in Nwamitwa?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mavabaza 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 Nwamitwa besides Mavabaza Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nwamitwa, including Mark Shope.
How big are the classes at Mavabaza Primary School?
Mavabaza Primary School reported 569 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Mavabaza Primary School?
No. Mavabaza Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mavabaza Primary School a public or private school?
Mavabaza Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mavabaza Primary School?
You can call 082 752 1830. It is located at Joppie Village.
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