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Phaphama Lower Primary School

Public primary school · Mkhuhlu, Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Phaphama Lower Primary School is a public primary school based in Mkhuhlu. Around 456 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Mkhuhlu, Phaphama Lower Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

456
Learners
13
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Phaphama Lower Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Phaphama Lower Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

5 other schools in Bohlabela district, for comparison against Phaphama Lower Primary School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Phaphama Lower Primary School's 456; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phaphama Lower Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phaphama Lower Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Phaphama Lower Primary School's 456; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phaphama Lower Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phaphama Lower Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Phaphama Lower Primary School, 1,946 compared with 456; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phaphama Lower Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phaphama Lower Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Phaphama Lower Primary School's 456; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phaphama Lower Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phaphama Lower Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Phaphama Lower Primary School's 456, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Mkhuhlu

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

  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Phaphama Lower Primary School, 1,946 compared with 456; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phaphama Lower Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phaphama Lower Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mvuyazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,501 learners against Phaphama Lower Primary School's 456, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Mapaleni Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,441 learners against Phaphama Lower Primary School's 456, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Dumisani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,389 learners against Phaphama Lower Primary School's 456; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phaphama Lower Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 95.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phaphama Lower Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thulani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phaphama Lower Primary School, 1,337 compared with 456, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Goromane Trust, Goromane, Hazyview, 1242
Postal
Private Bag X 504 Goromane Trust Hazyview 1242
Telephone
083 671 0127
EMIS number
800035114

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phaphama Lower 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 Phaphama Lower Primary School directly, on 083 671 0127, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phaphama Lower 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 Phaphama Lower Primary School the best school in Mkhuhlu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phaphama Lower 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 Mkhuhlu besides Phaphama Lower Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mkhuhlu, including Makhosana Manzini High School.
How big are the classes at Phaphama Lower Primary School?
Phaphama Lower Primary School reported 456 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Phaphama Lower Primary School?
Yes, Phaphama Lower 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 Phaphama Lower Primary School a public or private school?
Phaphama Lower Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phaphama Lower Primary School?
You can call 083 671 0127. It is located at Goromane Trust, Goromane, Hazyview, 1242.
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