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Mutuwafhethu Primary School

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

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

Mutuwafhethu Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Nzhelele. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

772
Learners
18
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mutuwafhethu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Vhembe West district

Here is how Mutuwafhethu Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mutuwafhethu Primary School, 2,569 compared with 772; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mutuwafhethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mutuwafhethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mutuwafhethu Primary School, 2,292 compared with 772; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mutuwafhethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mutuwafhethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Mutuwafhethu Primary School's 772; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mutuwafhethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mutuwafhethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mutuwafhethu Primary School, 2,035 compared with 772; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mutuwafhethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mutuwafhethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mutuwafhethu Primary School, 1,946 compared with 772; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mutuwafhethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mutuwafhethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Nzhelele

Zooming into Nzhelele, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mutuwafhethu Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mutuwafhethu Primary School, 2,569 compared with 772; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mutuwafhethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mutuwafhethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mutuwafhethu Primary School, 2,292 compared with 772; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mutuwafhethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mutuwafhethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Siloam Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,202 learners against Mutuwafhethu Primary School's 772, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshilogoni Secondary School is a similar size to Mutuwafhethu Primary School, with 862 learners against 772; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mutuwafhethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mutuwafhethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Rabali Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mutuwafhethu Primary School, at 772 learners, 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 Mutuwafhethu Primary School for 2027

Mutuwafhethu 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
Dopeni Village
Postal
P.o. Box 1086; Nzhelele993
Telephone
082 456 8283
EMIS number
928330206

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mutuwafhethu 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 Mutuwafhethu Primary School directly, on 082 456 8283, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mutuwafhethu 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 Mutuwafhethu Primary School the best school in Nzhelele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mutuwafhethu 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 Mutuwafhethu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nzhelele, including Dzata.
How big are the classes at Mutuwafhethu Primary School?
Mutuwafhethu Primary School reported 772 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 43 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 Mutuwafhethu Primary School?
No. Mutuwafhethu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mutuwafhethu Primary School a public or private school?
Mutuwafhethu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mutuwafhethu Primary School?
You can call 082 456 8283. It is located at Dopeni Village.
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