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Baleni Primary School

Public primary school · Giyani, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Baleni Primary School is a public primary school in Giyani. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

Located in Giyani, Baleni Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

454
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Baleni Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Mopani East district

Here is how Baleni Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani East district.

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Baleni Primary School, 2,087 compared with 454, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Baleni Primary School's 454; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Baleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Baleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Baleni Primary School, 1,937 compared with 454; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Baleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Baleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Baleni Primary School, 1,855 compared with 454; is a public combined school, a different phase than Baleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Baleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Baleni Primary School's 454; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Baleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Baleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Giyani

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

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Baleni Primary School, 2,087 compared with 454, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,815 learners against Baleni Primary School's 454; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Baleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Baleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Risinga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Baleni Primary School, 1,750 compared with 454; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Baleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Baleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Giyani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,480 learners against Baleni Primary School's 454; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Baleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Baleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Baleni Primary School's 454; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Baleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Baleni 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 Baleni Primary School for 2027

Baleni 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
Shawela Block 23
Postal
P.o. Box 96; Giyani
Telephone
081 434 0889
EMIS number
916410034
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Baleni 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 Baleni Primary School directly, on 081 434 0889, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Baleni 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 Baleni Primary School the best school in Giyani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Baleni 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 Giyani besides Baleni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Baleni Primary School?
Baleni Primary School reported 454 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 Baleni Primary School?
No. Baleni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Baleni Primary School a public or private school?
Baleni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Baleni Primary School?
You can call 081 434 0889. It is located at Shawela Block 23.
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