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Mawa Primary School

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

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

Located in Mawablock, Tzaneen, Mawa Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

437
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Mopani West district

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

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawa Primary School, 1,971 compared with 437; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mawa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mawa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawa Primary School, 1,700 compared with 437, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,675 learners against Mawa Primary School's 437; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mawa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mawa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawa Primary School, 1,645 compared with 437; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mawa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mawa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dududu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawa Primary School, 1,567 compared with 437, 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 Mawa Primary School, 1,971 compared with 437; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mawa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mawa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mawa Primary School, 1,855 compared with 437; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mawa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mawa 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 Mawa Primary School's 437, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against Mawa Primary School's 437; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mawa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mawa 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 Mawa Primary School's 437, 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 Mawa Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mawa 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
Mawa Block 8; Bolobedu; Modjadji;
Postal
P.o. Box 4308; Ga-Kgapane
Telephone
060 471 7918
EMIS number
918511005

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mawa 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 Mawa Primary School directly, on 060 471 7918, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mawa 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 Mawa Primary School the best school in Tzaneen?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mawa 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 Mawa Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at Mawa Primary School?
Mawa Primary School reported 437 learners and 11 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 Mawa Primary School?
No. Mawa Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mawa Primary School a public or private school?
Mawa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mawa Primary School?
You can call 060 471 7918. It is located at Mawa Block 8; Bolobedu; Modjadji;.
Related

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