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Mavandla Higher Primary School

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

Mavandla Higher Primary School is a public primary school in Thulamahashe. Around 241 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Thulamahashe, Mavandla Higher Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

241
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mavandla Higher 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 Mavandla Higher Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

5 other schools in Bohlabela district, for comparison against Mavandla Higher Primary School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Mavandla Higher Primary School's 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mavandla Higher Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mavandla Higher 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 Mavandla Higher Primary School's 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mavandla Higher Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mavandla Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Mavandla Higher Primary School, 1,946 compared with 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mavandla Higher Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mavandla Higher 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 Mavandla Higher Primary School's 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mavandla Higher Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mavandla Higher 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 Mavandla Higher Primary School's 241, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Thulamahashe

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

  • Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,405 learners against Mavandla Higher Primary School's 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mavandla Higher Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 90.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mavandla Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Eric Nxumalo High School teaches considerably more learners than Mavandla Higher Primary School, 1,068 compared with 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mavandla Higher Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mavandla Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bombani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,042 learners against Mavandla Higher Primary School's 241; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mavandla Higher Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mavandla Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Songeni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mavandla Higher Primary School, 1,032 compared with 241, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mpikaniso Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mavandla Higher Primary School, 971 compared with 241, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
40 Edinburgh B Trust, Bushbuckridge, Thulamahashe, 1365
Postal
Po Box 64 Bushbuckridge Thulamahashe 1365
Telephone
072 261 5319
EMIS number
800035162

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mavandla Higher 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 Mavandla Higher Primary School directly, on 072 261 5319, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mavandla Higher 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 Mavandla Higher Primary School the best school in Thulamahashe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mavandla Higher 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 Thulamahashe besides Mavandla Higher Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thulamahashe, including Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mavandla Higher Primary School?
Mavandla Higher Primary School reported 241 learners and 7 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 Mavandla Higher Primary School?
Yes, Mavandla Higher 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 Mavandla Higher Primary School a public or private school?
Mavandla Higher Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mavandla Higher Primary School?
You can call 072 261 5319. It is located at 40 Edinburgh B Trust, Bushbuckridge, Thulamahashe, 1365.
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