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Mavumbha Primary School

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

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

Located in Tzaneen, Mavumbha Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

636
Learners
16
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Mavumbha Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Mopani West district

5 other schools in Mopani West district, for comparison against Mavumbha Primary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mavumbha Primary School, 1,971 compared with 636; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mavumbha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mavumbha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mavumbha Primary School, 1,700 compared with 636, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,675 learners against Mavumbha Primary School's 636; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mavumbha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mavumbha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mavumbha Primary School, 1,645 compared with 636; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mavumbha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mavumbha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dududu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mavumbha Primary School, 1,567 compared with 636, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

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

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mavumbha Primary School, 1,971 compared with 636; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mavumbha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mavumbha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mavumbha Primary School, 1,855 compared with 636; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mavumbha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mavumbha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Tzaneen is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,520 learners against Mavumbha Primary School's 636, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against Mavumbha Primary School's 636; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mavumbha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mavumbha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motupakgomo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,275 learners against Mavumbha Primary School's 636, and charges no school fees, 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Mavumbha Primary School for 2027

Because Mavumbha Primary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
995 Dan Clinic Street
Postal
P/Bag X 1442;Letaba
Telephone
99
EMIS number
915530785

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mavumbha 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 Mavumbha Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mavumbha 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 Mavumbha Primary School the best school in Tzaneen?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mavumbha 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 Tzaneen besides Mavumbha Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at Mavumbha Primary School?
Mavumbha Primary School reported 636 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Mavumbha Primary School?
No. Mavumbha Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mavumbha Primary School a public or private school?
Mavumbha Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mavumbha Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at 995 Dan Clinic Street.
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