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Mhlanganisweni Primary School

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

In Giyani, Mhlanganisweni Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Mhlanganisweni Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Giyani. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

760
Learners
20
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mhlanganisweni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Mopani East district

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

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Mhlanganisweni Primary School's 760, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhlanganisweni Primary School, 2,021 compared with 760; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhlanganisweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhlanganisweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Mhlanganisweni Primary School's 760; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhlanganisweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhlanganisweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Mhlanganisweni Primary School's 760; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mhlanganisweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhlanganisweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhlanganisweni Primary School, 1,829 compared with 760; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhlanganisweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhlanganisweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Giyani

Zooming into Giyani, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mhlanganisweni Primary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Mhlanganisweni Primary School's 760, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhlanganisweni Primary School, 1,815 compared with 760; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhlanganisweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhlanganisweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Risinga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,750 learners against Mhlanganisweni Primary School's 760; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhlanganisweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhlanganisweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Giyani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhlanganisweni Primary School, 1,480 compared with 760; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhlanganisweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhlanganisweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhlanganisweni Primary School, 1,396 compared with 760; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhlanganisweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhlanganisweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Mhlanganisweni Primary School for 2027

Mhlanganisweni Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Soekmekaar; Giyani Station; Skhunyani Block 20;
Postal
P.o. Box 558; Giyani
Telephone
99
EMIS number
916410645

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mhlanganisweni 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 Mhlanganisweni Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mhlanganisweni 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 Mhlanganisweni Primary School the best school in Giyani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mhlanganisweni 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 Giyani besides Mhlanganisweni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Mhlanganisweni Primary School?
Mhlanganisweni Primary School reported 760 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Mhlanganisweni Primary School?
No. Mhlanganisweni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mhlanganisweni Primary School a public or private school?
Mhlanganisweni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mhlanganisweni Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Soekmekaar; Giyani Station; Skhunyani Block 20;.
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