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Dovho Primary School

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

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

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

Located in Dovho, Masisi, Dovho Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

226
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Vhembe East district

Here is how Dovho Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe East district.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Dovho Primary School, 2,643 compared with 226; 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 Dovho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dovho Primary School, 2,493 compared with 226; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dovho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dovho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Dovho Primary School, 2,329 compared with 226; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dovho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dovho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Dovho Primary School's 226; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dovho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dovho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Dovho Primary School's 226; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dovho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dovho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Masisi

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

  • Tshikundamalema Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,057 learners against Dovho Primary School's 226; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dovho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 86.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dovho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fhetani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 727 learners against Dovho Primary School's 226; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dovho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dovho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Madavhila Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dovho Primary School, 447 compared with 226, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Masisi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 435 learners against Dovho Primary School's 226, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Maramanzhi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dovho Primary School, at 205 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Dovho Primary School for 2027

Dovho 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
Dovho Village; P O Masisi;989;
Postal
P.o. Box 253; Masisi989
Telephone
072 534 3216
EMIS number
929310257

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dovho 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 Dovho Primary School directly, on 072 534 3216, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dovho 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 Dovho Primary School the best school in Masisi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dovho 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 Masisi besides Dovho Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Masisi, including Tshikundamalema.
How big are the classes at Dovho Primary School?
Dovho Primary School reported 226 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Dovho Primary School?
No. Dovho Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Dovho Primary School a public or private school?
Dovho Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dovho Primary School?
You can call 072 534 3216. It is located at Dovho Village; P O Masisi;989;.
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