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Mdzimba Primary School

Public primary school · White River, White River, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

In White River, Mdzimba Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 838 learners.

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

Mdzimba Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around White River. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

838
Learners
23
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Mdzimba Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Mdzimba Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ehlanzeni district with Mdzimba Primary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Mdzimba Primary School's 838; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mdzimba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mdzimba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mdzimba Primary School, 2,008 compared with 838; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mdzimba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mdzimba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mdzimba Primary School, 1,879 compared with 838, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Mdzimba Primary School's 838, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Mdzimba Primary School's 838; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mdzimba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mdzimba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

White River

Zooming into White River, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mdzimba Primary School.

  • Lwaleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mdzimba Primary School, 1,502 compared with 838, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Witrivier is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Mdzimba Primary School's 838, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Zamani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,337 learners against Mdzimba Primary School's 838, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Khanyisani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,329 learners against Mdzimba Primary School's 838; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mdzimba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mdzimba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Siyafundza Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mdzimba Primary School, 1,295 compared with 838, and charges fees under 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No. 316, Phola Trust, Hazyview, 1242
Postal
Po Box 316 Phola Trust White River 1240
Telephone
079 411 0593
EMIS number
800013938

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mdzimba 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 Mdzimba Primary School directly, on 079 411 0593, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mdzimba 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 Mdzimba Primary School the best school in White River?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mdzimba 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 White River besides Mdzimba Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around White River, including Lwaleng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mdzimba Primary School?
Mdzimba Primary School reported 838 learners and 23 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 Mdzimba Primary School?
Yes, Mdzimba Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Mdzimba Primary School a public or private school?
Mdzimba Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mdzimba Primary School?
You can call 079 411 0593. It is located at Stand No. 316, Phola Trust, Hazyview, 1242.
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