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Mhola Primary School

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

Mhola Primary School is a public primary school in Barberton. It currently teaches around 950 learners.

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

Located in Barberton, Mhola Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

950
Learners
26
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mhola Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Mhola Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Here is how Mhola Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ehlanzeni district.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhola Primary School, 2,156 compared with 950; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhola Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhola 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 Mhola Primary School's 950; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhola Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhola 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 Mhola Primary School's 950, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhola Primary School, 1,858 compared with 950, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhola Primary School, 1,844 compared with 950; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhola Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhola Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Barberton

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

  • Kamhola Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mhola Primary School, 1,352 compared with 950; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mhola Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mhola Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ekucathuzeni Primary School is a similar size to Mhola Primary School, with 1,146 learners against 950, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Barberton is a similar size to Mhola Primary School, with 1,134 learners against 950, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Ngwane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mhola Primary School, at 1,111 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Mountain View School is a similar size to Mhola Primary School, with 994 learners against 950, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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
1269, Kwa-Mhola Location, Umjindi, 1300
Postal
Po Box 307 Kwa-Mhola Location Barberton 1300
Telephone
013 712 4799
EMIS number
800014241

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mhola 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 Mhola Primary School directly, on 013 712 4799, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mhola 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 Mhola Primary School the best school in Barberton?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mhola 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 Barberton besides Mhola Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Barberton, including Kamhola Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mhola Primary School?
Mhola Primary School reported 950 learners and 26 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 Mhola Primary School?
Yes, Mhola 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 Mhola Primary School a public or private school?
Mhola Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mhola Primary School?
You can call 013 712 4799. It is located at 1269, Kwa-Mhola Location, Umjindi, 1300.
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