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Mbahe Primary School

Public primary school · Mabahe, Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

In Mabahe, Makhado, Mbahe Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mbahe Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mbahe Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Mabahe, Makhado. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

148
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mbahe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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 East district

Here is how Mbahe Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe East district.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Mbahe Primary School's 148; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbahe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Mbahe Primary School's 148; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbahe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbahe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Mbahe Primary School's 148; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mbahe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbahe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbahe Primary School, 2,254 compared with 148; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbahe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbahe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbahe Primary School, 2,176 compared with 148; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbahe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbahe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Makhado

Zooming into Makhado, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mbahe Primary School.

  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbahe Primary School, 2,254 compared with 148; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbahe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbahe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbahe Primary School, 2,091 compared with 148; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbahe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 74.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbahe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Bergvlam teaches considerably more learners than Mbahe Primary School, 1,704 compared with 148, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbahe Primary School, 1,521 compared with 148; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbahe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 88.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbahe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbahe Primary School, 1,458 compared with 148; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbahe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbahe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Mbahe Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mbahe 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
Mbahe Village; Malavuwe;
Postal
P.o. Box 2090; Sibasa970
Telephone
079 207 8952
EMIS number
930350675

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mbahe 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 Mbahe Primary School directly, on 079 207 8952, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mbahe 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 Mbahe Primary School the best school in Makhado?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mbahe 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 Makhado besides Mbahe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Mbahe Primary School?
Mbahe Primary School reported 148 learners and 4 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 Mbahe Primary School?
No. Mbahe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mbahe Primary School a public or private school?
Mbahe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mbahe Primary School?
You can call 079 207 8952. It is located at Mbahe Village; Malavuwe;.
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