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Mawela Primary School

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

Welcome to Mawela Primary School, a public primary school serving Mashamba. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Mawela Primary School is a public primary school in Mashamba. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

329
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mawela Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

Here is how Mawela Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawela Primary School, 2,569 compared with 329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mawela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mawela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawela Primary School, 2,292 compared with 329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mawela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mawela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Mawela Primary School's 329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mawela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mawela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawela Primary School, 2,035 compared with 329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mawela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mawela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawela Primary School, 1,946 compared with 329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mawela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mawela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mashamba

Zooming into Mashamba, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mawela Primary School.

  • Tshiitwa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawela Primary School, 1,102 compared with 329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mawela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mawela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashamba Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 766 learners against Mawela Primary School's 329, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lotsha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawela Primary School, 563 compared with 329, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshikhuthula Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawela Primary School, 516 compared with 329; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mawela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 69.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mawela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshitangule Primary School is a similar size to Mawela Primary School, with 261 learners against 329, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Mawela Primary School for 2027

Because Mawela 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
Sereni Hamasakona; Box 48; Mashamba;942
Postal
P.o. Box 963; Mashamba942
Telephone
99
EMIS number
931520672

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mawela 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 Mawela Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mawela Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Mawela Primary School the best school in Mashamba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mawela 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 Mashamba besides Mawela Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mashamba, including Tshiitwa.
How big are the classes at Mawela Primary School?
Mawela Primary School reported 329 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Mawela Primary School?
No. Mawela Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mawela Primary School a public or private school?
Mawela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mawela Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Sereni Hamasakona; Box 48; Mashamba;942.
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