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Banana Primary School

Public primary school · Tzaneen, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Tzaneen, Banana 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 Banana Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Banana Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Tzaneen. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,151
Learners
31
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Banana Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Mopani West district

5 other schools in Mopani West district, for comparison against Banana Primary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Banana Primary School's 1,151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Banana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Banana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Banana Primary School's 1,151, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Banana Primary School, 1,675 compared with 1,151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Banana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Banana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Banana Primary School's 1,151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Banana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Banana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dududu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Banana Primary School, at 1,567 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

Zooming into Tzaneen, here are 5 other schools to compare against Banana Primary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Banana Primary School's 1,151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Banana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Banana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Banana Primary School's 1,151; is a public combined school, a different phase than Banana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Banana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Tzaneen sits in roughly the same size range as Banana Primary School, at 1,520 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School is a similar size to Banana Primary School, with 1,332 learners against 1,151; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Banana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Banana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motupakgomo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Banana Primary School, at 1,275 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Banana Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Banana Primary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Dan Village;Rhulani
Postal
P/Bag X 1436;Letaba
Telephone
99
EMIS number
915530396

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Banana 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 Banana Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Banana 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 Banana Primary School the best school in Tzaneen?
No matric pass rate is on record for Banana 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 Tzaneen besides Banana Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at Banana Primary School?
Banana Primary School reported 1,151 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Banana Primary School?
No. Banana Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Banana Primary School a public or private school?
Banana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Banana Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Dan Village;Rhulani.
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