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Mketse Primary School

Public primary school · Ximhungwe, Ximhungwe, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

In Ximhungwe, Mketse Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 566 learners.

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

Mketse Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Ximhungwe. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

566
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Mketse Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Mketse Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bohlabela district with Mketse Primary School.

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mketse Primary School, 2,280 compared with 566; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mketse Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mketse Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mketse Primary School, 1,972 compared with 566; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mketse Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mketse Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Mketse Primary School's 566; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mketse Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mketse Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mketse Primary School, 1,895 compared with 566; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mketse Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mketse Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mketse Primary School, 1,518 compared with 566, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Ximhungwe

Zooming into Ximhungwe, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mketse Primary School.

  • Hlomani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,198 learners against Mketse Primary School's 566; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mketse Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 83.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mketse Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jan Rikhotso Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mketse Primary School, 851 compared with 566, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mhlahle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 810 learners against Mketse Primary School's 566, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Bondzeni High School is a similar size to Mketse Primary School, with 778 learners against 566; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mketse Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mketse Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Luka High School is a similar size to Mketse Primary School, with 768 learners against 566; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mketse Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 88% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mketse 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No. 555 Justica Trust, , Ximhungwe, 1281
Postal
Private Bag X 7438 Ximhungwe Ximhungwe 1281
Telephone
013 708 1236
EMIS number
800035202

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mketse 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 Mketse Primary School directly, on 013 708 1236, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mketse 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 Mketse Primary School the best school in Ximhungwe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mketse 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 Ximhungwe besides Mketse Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ximhungwe, including Hlomani Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mketse Primary School?
Mketse Primary School reported 566 learners and 15 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 Mketse Primary School?
Yes, Mketse 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 Mketse Primary School a public or private school?
Mketse Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mketse Primary School?
You can call 013 708 1236. It is located at Stand No. 555 Justica Trust, , Ximhungwe, 1281.
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