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Shalamuka Primary School

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

Shalamuka Primary School is a public primary school in Mkhuhlu. It currently teaches around 576 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Shalamuka Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mkhuhlu, Shalamuka Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

576
Learners
19
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Shalamuka 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 Shalamuka Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Here is how Shalamuka Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bohlabela district.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Shalamuka Primary School's 576; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shalamuka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shalamuka 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 Shalamuka Primary School's 576; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shalamuka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shalamuka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Shalamuka Primary School, 1,946 compared with 576; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shalamuka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shalamuka 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 Shalamuka Primary School's 576; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shalamuka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shalamuka 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 Shalamuka Primary School's 576, 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 Shalamuka Primary School, 1,946 compared with 576; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shalamuka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shalamuka 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 Shalamuka Primary School's 576, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Mapaleni Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,441 learners against Shalamuka Primary School's 576, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Dumisani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,389 learners against Shalamuka Primary School's 576; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shalamuka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 95.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shalamuka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thulani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Shalamuka Primary School, 1,337 compared with 576, 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
Stand Number No 1, Belfast Trust, Mkhuhlu, 1246
Postal
Po Box 380 Hazyview Hazyview 1242
Telephone
013 007 0899
EMIS number
800035115

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shalamuka 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 Shalamuka Primary School directly, on 013 007 0899, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shalamuka 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 Shalamuka Primary School the best school in Mkhuhlu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Shalamuka 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 Shalamuka Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mkhuhlu, including Makhosana Manzini High School.
How big are the classes at Shalamuka Primary School?
Shalamuka Primary School reported 576 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Shalamuka Primary School?
Yes, Shalamuka 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 Shalamuka Primary School a public or private school?
Shalamuka Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shalamuka Primary School?
You can call 013 007 0899. It is located at Stand Number No 1, Belfast Trust, Mkhuhlu, 1246.
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