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Mbaleni Primary School

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

Mbaleni Primary School is a public primary school based in Sibasa, Makhado. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mbaleni Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Sibasa, Makhado, Mbaleni Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

500
Learners
14
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Vhembe East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe East district with Mbaleni Primary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mbaleni Primary School, 2,643 compared with 500; 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 Mbaleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbaleni Primary School, 2,493 compared with 500; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbaleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbaleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mbaleni Primary School, 2,329 compared with 500; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mbaleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbaleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Mbaleni Primary School's 500; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbaleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbaleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Mbaleni Primary School's 500; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbaleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbaleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Makhado

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

  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Mbaleni Primary School's 500; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbaleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbaleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,091 learners against Mbaleni Primary School's 500; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbaleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 74.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbaleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Bergvlam is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,704 learners against Mbaleni Primary School's 500, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,521 learners against Mbaleni Primary School's 500; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbaleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 88.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbaleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,458 learners against Mbaleni Primary School's 500; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbaleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbaleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Mbaleni Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mbaleni 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
Makwarela Location
Postal
P.o. Box 301; Sibasa
Telephone
015 963 3168
EMIS number
930351074

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mbaleni 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 Mbaleni Primary School directly, on 015 963 3168, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mbaleni 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 Mbaleni Primary School the best school in Makhado?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mbaleni 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 Mbaleni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Mbaleni Primary School?
Mbaleni Primary School reported 500 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Mbaleni Primary School?
No. Mbaleni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mbaleni Primary School a public or private school?
Mbaleni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mbaleni Primary School?
You can call 015 963 3168. It is located at Makwarela Location.
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