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Mhlavasi Primary School

Public primary school · Xihoko, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Xihoko, Mhlavasi 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 Mhlavasi Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mhlavasi Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Xihoko. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

288
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mhlavasi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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 West district

Here is how Mhlavasi Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani West district.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Mhlavasi Primary School's 288; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhlavasi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhlavasi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Mhlavasi Primary School's 288, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhlavasi Primary School, 1,675 compared with 288; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhlavasi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhlavasi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Mhlavasi Primary School's 288; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhlavasi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhlavasi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Mhlavasi Primary School's 288, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Xihoko

Zooming into Xihoko, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mhlavasi Primary School.

  • Gwambeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 856 learners against Mhlavasi Primary School's 288; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhlavasi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhlavasi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nyavana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 738 learners against Mhlavasi Primary School's 288, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Xihoko Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 437 learners against Mhlavasi Primary School's 288, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Xibukulana Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mhlavasi Primary School, at 402 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhlavasi Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mapheto Secondary School is a similar size to Mhlavasi Primary School, with 398 learners against 288; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhlavasi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhlavasi 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 Mhlavasi Primary School for 2027

Mhlavasi 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
Stand No 996; Xihoko Village;872;
Postal
P.o. Box 186; Xihoko
Telephone
072 193 4195
EMIS number
918530884

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mhlavasi 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 Mhlavasi Primary School directly, on 072 193 4195, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mhlavasi 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 Mhlavasi Primary School the best school in Xihoko?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mhlavasi 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 Xihoko besides Mhlavasi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Xihoko, including Gwambeni.
How big are the classes at Mhlavasi Primary School?
Mhlavasi Primary School reported 288 learners and 8 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 Mhlavasi Primary School?
No. Mhlavasi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mhlavasi Primary School a public or private school?
Mhlavasi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mhlavasi Primary School?
You can call 072 193 4195. It is located at Stand No 996; Xihoko Village;872;.
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