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Nhombelani Primary School

Public primary school · Nhombelanivillage, Malamulele, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Nhombelani Primary School, a public primary school serving Nhombelanivillage, Malamulele. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Nhombelani Primary School is a public primary school in Nhombelanivillage, Malamulele. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

214
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nhombelani 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 East district

Here is how Nhombelani Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe East district.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Nhombelani Primary School's 214; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nhombelani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Nhombelani Primary School's 214; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nhombelani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nhombelani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Nhombelani Primary School's 214; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nhombelani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nhombelani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nhombelani Primary School, 2,254 compared with 214; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nhombelani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nhombelani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nhombelani Primary School, 2,176 compared with 214; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nhombelani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nhombelani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Malamulele

Zooming into Malamulele, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nhombelani Primary School.

  • Apple Seeds Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nhombelani Primary School, 2,047 compared with 214, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • E.p.p. Mhinga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,699 learners against Nhombelani Primary School's 214; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nhombelani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nhombelani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thambisa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,563 learners against Nhombelani Primary School's 214; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nhombelani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nhombelani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Magangeni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nhombelani Primary School, 1,502 compared with 214, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Dlamani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,467 learners against Nhombelani Primary School's 214; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nhombelani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nhombelani 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Nhombelani Primary School for 2027

Because Nhombelani Primary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Nhombelani Village; Mulamula Tribal; Authority;
Postal
P.o. Box 1118; Malamulele
Telephone
083 344 3842
EMIS number
911360740

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nhombelani 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 Nhombelani Primary School directly, on 083 344 3842, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nhombelani 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 Nhombelani Primary School the best school in Malamulele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nhombelani 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 Malamulele besides Nhombelani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Malamulele, including Apple Seeds.
How big are the classes at Nhombelani Primary School?
Nhombelani Primary School reported 214 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Nhombelani Primary School?
No. Nhombelani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nhombelani Primary School a public or private school?
Nhombelani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nhombelani Primary School?
You can call 083 344 3842. It is located at Nhombelani Village; Mulamula Tribal; Authority;.
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