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Shibangwa Primary School

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

In Malamulele, Shibangwa Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Shibangwa Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Malamulele. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

385
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Shibangwa 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

5 other schools in Vhembe East district, for comparison against Shibangwa Primary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Shibangwa Primary School's 385; 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 Shibangwa 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 Shibangwa Primary School's 385; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shibangwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shibangwa 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 Shibangwa Primary School's 385; is a public combined school, a different phase than Shibangwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shibangwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shibangwa Primary School, 2,254 compared with 385; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shibangwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shibangwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shibangwa Primary School, 2,176 compared with 385; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shibangwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shibangwa 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 Shibangwa Primary School.

  • Apple Seeds Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Shibangwa Primary School, 2,047 compared with 385, 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 Shibangwa Primary School's 385; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shibangwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shibangwa 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 Shibangwa Primary School's 385; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shibangwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shibangwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Magangeni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Shibangwa Primary School, 1,502 compared with 385, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Dlamani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,467 learners against Shibangwa Primary School's 385; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shibangwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shibangwa 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 Shibangwa Primary School for 2027

Because Shibangwa 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
Shibangwa Village; Madonsi Tribal; Site 311;
Postal
P.o. Box 691; Malamulele
Telephone
99
EMIS number
911361347

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shibangwa 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 Shibangwa Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shibangwa 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 Shibangwa Primary School the best school in Malamulele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Shibangwa 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 Shibangwa Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Malamulele, including Apple Seeds.
How big are the classes at Shibangwa Primary School?
Shibangwa Primary School reported 385 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Shibangwa Primary School?
No. Shibangwa Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Shibangwa Primary School a public or private school?
Shibangwa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shibangwa Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Shibangwa Village; Madonsi Tribal; Site 311;.
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