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Mhalamhala Primary School

Public primary school · Namakgale, Phalaborwa, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Mhalamhala Primary School is a public primary school based in Namakgale, Phalaborwa. 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 Mhalamhala Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Namakgale, Phalaborwa, Mhalamhala Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

260
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Mopani East district

Here is how Mhalamhala Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani East district.

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Mhalamhala Primary School, 2,087 compared with 260, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Mhalamhala Primary School's 260; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhalamhala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhalamhala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhalamhala Primary School, 1,937 compared with 260; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhalamhala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhalamhala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mhalamhala Primary School, 1,855 compared with 260; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mhalamhala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhalamhala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Mhalamhala Primary School's 260; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhalamhala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhalamhala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Phalaborwa

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

  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Mhalamhala Primary School's 260; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhalamhala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhalamhala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Mhalamhala Primary School's 260; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhalamhala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhalamhala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • All Saints College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,793 learners against Mhalamhala Primary School's 260; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 99.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhalamhala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School Frans Du Toit teaches considerably more learners than Mhalamhala Primary School, 1,201 compared with 260; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhalamhala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhalamhala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosibutjana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 755 learners against Mhalamhala Primary School's 260, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Mhalamhala Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mhalamhala 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
1807 Zone A; Namakgale;
Postal
P.o. Box 135; Phalaborwa
Telephone
015 769 1161
EMIS number
913420383

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mhalamhala 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 Mhalamhala Primary School directly, on 015 769 1161, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mhalamhala 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 Mhalamhala Primary School the best school in Phalaborwa?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mhalamhala 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 Phalaborwa besides Mhalamhala Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Phalaborwa, including Ntshuxeko.
How big are the classes at Mhalamhala Primary School?
Mhalamhala Primary School reported 260 learners and 7 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 Mhalamhala Primary School?
No. Mhalamhala Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mhalamhala Primary School a public or private school?
Mhalamhala Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mhalamhala Primary School?
You can call 015 769 1161. It is located at 1807 Zone A; Namakgale;.
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