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Mgcobaneni Primary School

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

Mgcobaneni Primary School is a public primary school in White River. The school's roll stands at roughly 941 learners.

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

Located in White River, Mgcobaneni Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

941
Learners
24
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mgcobaneni Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Mgcobaneni Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against Mgcobaneni Primary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgcobaneni Primary School, 2,156 compared with 941; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mgcobaneni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mgcobaneni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Mgcobaneni Primary School's 941; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mgcobaneni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mgcobaneni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Mgcobaneni Primary School's 941, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgcobaneni Primary School, 1,858 compared with 941, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgcobaneni Primary School, 1,844 compared with 941; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mgcobaneni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mgcobaneni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

White River

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

  • Lwaleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,502 learners against Mgcobaneni Primary School's 941, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Witrivier teaches considerably more learners than Mgcobaneni Primary School, 1,400 compared with 941, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Zamani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgcobaneni Primary School, 1,337 compared with 941, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Khanyisani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgcobaneni Primary School, 1,329 compared with 941; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mgcobaneni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mgcobaneni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Siyafundza Primary School is a similar size to Mgcobaneni Primary School, with 1,295 learners against 941, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mgcobaneni Trust, , White River, 1240
Postal
Po Box 910 Mgcobaneni White River 1240
Telephone
082 929 5744
EMIS number
800014068

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mgcobaneni 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 Mgcobaneni Primary School directly, on 082 929 5744, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mgcobaneni 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 Mgcobaneni Primary School the best school in White River?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mgcobaneni 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 Mgcobaneni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around White River, including Lwaleng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mgcobaneni Primary School?
Mgcobaneni Primary School reported 941 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Mgcobaneni Primary School?
Yes, Mgcobaneni 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 Mgcobaneni Primary School a public or private school?
Mgcobaneni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mgcobaneni Primary School?
You can call 082 929 5744. It is located at Mgcobaneni Trust, , White River, 1240.
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