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Phakani Primary School

Public primary school · Kabokweni, Mbombela, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

In Kabokweni, Mbombela, Phakani Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 757 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Phakani Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Phakani Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Kabokweni, Mbombela. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

757
Learners
21
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Phakani Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Phakani Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ehlanzeni district with Phakani Primary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Phakani Primary School's 757; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakani Primary School, 2,008 compared with 757; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakani Primary School, 1,879 compared with 757, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Phakani Primary School's 757, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Phakani Primary School's 757; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mbombela

Zooming into Mbombela, here are 5 other schools to compare against Phakani Primary School.

  • Valencia Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Phakani Primary School's 757; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phakani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sicelalwati Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakani Primary School, 1,527 compared with 757.
  • High School Nelspruit teaches considerably more learners than Phakani Primary School, 1,420 compared with 757; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Laeveld teaches considerably more learners than Phakani Primary School, 1,410 compared with 757, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Nelspruit Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakani Primary School, 1,400 compared with 757, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No. 201, Phakani Trust, Kabokweni, 1245
Postal
Po Box 185 Mpumalanga Mbombela 1200
Telephone
013 796 4517
EMIS number
800018093

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phakani 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 Phakani Primary School directly, on 013 796 4517, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phakani 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 Phakani Primary School the best school in Mbombela?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phakani 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 Mbombela besides Phakani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mbombela, including Valencia Combined School.
How big are the classes at Phakani Primary School?
Phakani Primary School reported 757 learners and 21 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 Phakani Primary School?
Yes, Phakani Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Phakani Primary School a public or private school?
Phakani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phakani Primary School?
You can call 013 796 4517. It is located at Stand No. 201, Phakani Trust, Kabokweni, 1245.
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