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Mmalahla Primary School

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

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

Mmalahla Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Shiluvane. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

897
Learners
25
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mmalahla 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

5 other schools in Mopani West district, for comparison against Mmalahla Primary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Mmalahla Primary School's 897; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mmalahla Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mmalahla 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 Mmalahla Primary School's 897, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmalahla Primary School, 1,675 compared with 897; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mmalahla Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mmalahla 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 Mmalahla Primary School's 897; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mmalahla Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mmalahla 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 Mmalahla Primary School's 897, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Shiluvane

Zooming into Shiluvane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mmalahla Primary School.

  • Pherehla-Maake Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmalahla Primary School, 1,341 compared with 897; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mmalahla Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mmalahla Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntwanano Primary School is a similar size to Mmalahla Primary School, with 982 learners against 897, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Maale Primary School is a similar size to Mmalahla Primary School, with 831 learners against 897, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Maroboni Primary School is a similar size to Mmalahla Primary School, with 701 learners against 897, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Gavaza Primary School is a similar size to Mmalahla Primary School, with 693 learners against 897, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Mmalahla Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mmalahla 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
Mogapeng Village; Maake Area;904;
Postal
P.o. Box 358; Shiluvane873
Telephone
073 395 5770
EMIS number
926541488

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mmalahla 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 Mmalahla Primary School directly, on 073 395 5770, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mmalahla 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 Mmalahla Primary School the best school in Shiluvane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mmalahla 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 Shiluvane besides Mmalahla Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shiluvane, including Pherehla-Maake.
How big are the classes at Mmalahla Primary School?
Mmalahla Primary School reported 897 learners and 25 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 Mmalahla Primary School?
No. Mmalahla Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mmalahla Primary School a public or private school?
Mmalahla Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mmalahla Primary School?
You can call 073 395 5770. It is located at Mogapeng Village; Maake Area;904;.
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