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Balalila Primary School

Public primary school · Dzanani, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Balalila Primary School is a public primary school based in Dzanani. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Dzanani, Balalila Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

682
Learners
19
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Balalila Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

5 other schools in Vhembe West district, for comparison against Balalila Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Balalila Primary School's 682; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balalila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balalila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Balalila Primary School's 682; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balalila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balalila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Balalila Primary School, 2,202 compared with 682; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balalila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balalila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Balalila Primary School's 682; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balalila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balalila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Balalila Primary School's 682; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balalila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balalila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Dzanani

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

  • Tshikuwi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Balalila Primary School, 1,228 compared with 682, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nngweni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,146 learners against Balalila Primary School's 682; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balalila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balalila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Mbulaheni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,082 learners against Balalila Primary School's 682; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balalila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balalila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jonathan Mushaathama Secondary School is a similar size to Balalila Primary School, with 824 learners against 682; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balalila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balalila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mulenga Secondary School is a similar size to Balalila Primary School, with 708 learners against 682; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balalila Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balalila Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Balalila Primary School for 2027

Balalila Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Tshituni Tsha Ntha
Postal
P.o. Box 817; Dzanani955
Telephone
071 317 4992
EMIS number
928330770

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Balalila 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 Balalila Primary School directly, on 071 317 4992, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Balalila 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 Balalila Primary School the best school in Dzanani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Balalila 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 Dzanani besides Balalila Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Dzanani, including Tshikuwi.
How big are the classes at Balalila Primary School?
Balalila Primary School reported 682 learners and 19 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 Balalila Primary School?
No. Balalila Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Balalila Primary School a public or private school?
Balalila Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Balalila Primary School?
You can call 071 317 4992. It is located at Tshituni Tsha Ntha.
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