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Dambalwashe Primary School

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

Welcome to Dambalwashe Primary School, a public primary school serving Shayandima, Shayadima. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Dambalwashe Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Dambalwashe Primary School is a public primary school in Shayandima, Shayadima. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

532
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Dambalwashe 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

Vhembe East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe East district with Dambalwashe Primary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Dambalwashe Primary School's 532; 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 Dambalwashe 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 Dambalwashe Primary School's 532; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dambalwashe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dambalwashe 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 Dambalwashe Primary School's 532; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dambalwashe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dambalwashe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dambalwashe Primary School, 2,254 compared with 532; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dambalwashe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dambalwashe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dambalwashe Primary School, 2,176 compared with 532; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dambalwashe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dambalwashe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Shayadima

Zooming into Shayadima, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dambalwashe Primary School.

  • Dimani Agricultural Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dambalwashe Primary School, 1,346 compared with 532; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dambalwashe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dambalwashe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshisahulu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dambalwashe Primary School, 1,204 compared with 532, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Dzindi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 818 learners against Dambalwashe Primary School's 532, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Shayandima Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 753 learners against Dambalwashe Primary School's 532; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dambalwashe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dambalwashe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwevha Commercial Secondary School is a similar size to Dambalwashe Primary School, with 649 learners against 532; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dambalwashe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dambalwashe 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 Dambalwashe Primary School for 2027

Dambalwashe 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
1043 Shayandima Main Street
Postal
Box 3281
Telephone
071 106 6171
EMIS number
993306101

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dambalwashe 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 Dambalwashe Primary School directly, on 071 106 6171, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dambalwashe 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 Dambalwashe Primary School the best school in Shayadima?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dambalwashe 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 Shayadima besides Dambalwashe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shayadima, including Dimani Agricultural.
How big are the classes at Dambalwashe Primary School?
Dambalwashe Primary School reported 532 learners and 15 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 Dambalwashe Primary School?
No. Dambalwashe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Dambalwashe Primary School a public or private school?
Dambalwashe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dambalwashe Primary School?
You can call 071 106 6171. It is located at 1043 Shayandima Main Street.
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