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Mphaila Primary School

Public primary school · Nzhelele, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Mphaila Primary School is a public primary school based in Nzhelele. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mphaila Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Nzhelele, Mphaila Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

151
Learners
4
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Mphaila Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe West district with Mphaila Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Mphaila Primary School's 151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphaila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphaila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Mphaila Primary School's 151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphaila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphaila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphaila Primary School, 2,202 compared with 151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphaila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphaila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Mphaila Primary School's 151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphaila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphaila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Mphaila Primary School's 151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphaila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphaila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Nzhelele

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

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Mphaila Primary School's 151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphaila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphaila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Mphaila Primary School's 151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphaila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphaila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Siloam Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphaila Primary School, 1,202 compared with 151, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshilogoni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 862 learners against Mphaila Primary School's 151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mphaila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mphaila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mutuwafhethu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 772 learners against Mphaila Primary School's 151, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Mphaila Primary School for 2027

Mphaila 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
Mphaila Village Nzhelele Dzanani
Postal
P.o. Box 94; Nzhelele993
Telephone
015 970 4604
EMIS number
928330060

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mphaila 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 Mphaila Primary School directly, on 015 970 4604, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mphaila 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 Mphaila Primary School the best school in Nzhelele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mphaila 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 Nzhelele besides Mphaila Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nzhelele, including Dzata.
How big are the classes at Mphaila Primary School?
Mphaila Primary School reported 151 learners and 4 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 Mphaila Primary School?
No. Mphaila Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mphaila Primary School a public or private school?
Mphaila Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mphaila Primary School?
You can call 015 970 4604. It is located at Mphaila Village Nzhelele Dzanani.
Related

Related schools in Nzhelele

A few other schools in the Nzhelele area: