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Mavhina Primary School

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

Mavhina Primary School is a public primary school in Mashau. 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 Mavhina Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mashau, Mavhina Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

266
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Vhembe West district

5 other schools in Vhembe West district, for comparison against Mavhina Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Mavhina Primary School's 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mavhina Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mavhina 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 Mavhina Primary School's 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mavhina Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mavhina Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mavhina Primary School, 2,202 compared with 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mavhina Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mavhina 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 Mavhina Primary School's 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mavhina Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mavhina 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 Mavhina Primary School's 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mavhina Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mavhina Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mashau

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

  • Vhafamadi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mavhina Primary School, 1,394 compared with 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mavhina Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mavhina Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mphagane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 703 learners against Mavhina Primary School's 266, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mariadze Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 544 learners against Mavhina Primary School's 266, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Khwara Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 500 learners against Mavhina Primary School's 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mavhina Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mavhina Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Frank Mukhaswakule Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 495 learners against Mavhina Primary School's 266, 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 Mavhina Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mavhina 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
Ha Mashau; Bodwe;
Postal
P.o. Box 92; Mashau
Telephone
99
EMIS number
930321325

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mavhina 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 Mavhina Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mavhina 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 Mavhina Primary School the best school in Mashau?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mavhina 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 Mashau besides Mavhina Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mashau, including Vhafamadi.
How big are the classes at Mavhina Primary School?
Mavhina Primary School reported 266 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Mavhina Primary School?
No. Mavhina Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mavhina Primary School a public or private school?
Mavhina Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mavhina Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Ha Mashau; Bodwe;.
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