Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Limpopo / Makhado / Mbulu Primary School

Mbulu Primary School

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

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

Is any information about Mbulu Primary School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Mbulu Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Khubvi, Makhado, Mbulu Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

657
Learners
20
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mbulu 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 Mbulu Primary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mbulu Primary School, 2,643 compared with 657; 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 Mbulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbulu Primary School, 2,493 compared with 657; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mbulu Primary School, 2,329 compared with 657; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mbulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbulu 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 Mbulu Primary School's 657; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbulu 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 Mbulu Primary School's 657; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbulu 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 Mbulu Primary School's 657; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbulu 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 Mbulu Primary School's 657; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 74.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbulu 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 Mbulu Primary School's 657, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,521 learners against Mbulu Primary School's 657; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 88.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbulu 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 Mbulu Primary School's 657; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbulu 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 Mbulu Primary School for 2027

Because Mbulu 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
Khubvi Village
Postal
P.o. Box 1624; Makonde984
Telephone
015 968 0864
EMIS number
930350224

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mbulu 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 Mbulu Primary School directly, on 015 968 0864, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mbulu 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 Mbulu Primary School the best school in Makhado?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mbulu 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 Mbulu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Mbulu Primary School?
Mbulu Primary School reported 657 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Mbulu Primary School?
No. Mbulu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mbulu Primary School a public or private school?
Mbulu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mbulu Primary School?
You can call 015 968 0864. It is located at Khubvi Village.
Related

Related schools in Makhado

Other schools nearby, in and around Khubvi, Makhado: