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Mzilela Primary School

Public primary school · Giyani, Giyani, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Mzilela Primary School is a public primary school based in Giyani. 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 Mzilela Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Giyani, Mzilela Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

199
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mzilela Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Mopani East district

5 other schools in Mopani East district, for comparison against Mzilela Primary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Mzilela Primary School, 2,087 compared with 199, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Mzilela Primary School's 199; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzilela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzilela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzilela Primary School, 1,937 compared with 199; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzilela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzilela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mzilela Primary School, 1,855 compared with 199; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mzilela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzilela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Mzilela Primary School's 199; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzilela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzilela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Giyani

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

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Mzilela Primary School, 2,087 compared with 199, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,815 learners against Mzilela Primary School's 199; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzilela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzilela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Risinga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzilela Primary School, 1,750 compared with 199; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzilela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzilela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Giyani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,480 learners against Mzilela Primary School's 199; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzilela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzilela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Mzilela Primary School's 199; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzilela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzilela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Mzilela Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mzilela 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
Mzilela Village; Block 32; Giyani;
Postal
P.o. Box 642; Giyani
Telephone
073 261 5898
EMIS number
916420437

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mzilela 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 Mzilela Primary School directly, on 073 261 5898, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mzilela 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 Mzilela Primary School the best school in Giyani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mzilela 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 Giyani besides Mzilela Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Mzilela Primary School?
Mzilela Primary School reported 199 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Mzilela Primary School?
No. Mzilela Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mzilela Primary School a public or private school?
Mzilela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mzilela Primary School?
You can call 073 261 5898. It is located at Mzilela Village; Block 32; Giyani;.
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