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Elim Primary School

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

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

Elim Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Elim, Makhado. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

267
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Elim 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 West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe West district with Elim Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Elim Primary School, 2,569 compared with 267; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elim Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elim Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Elim Primary School, 2,292 compared with 267; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elim Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elim Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Elim Primary School's 267; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elim Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elim Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Elim Primary School, 2,035 compared with 267; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elim Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elim Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Elim Primary School, 1,946 compared with 267; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elim Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elim Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Makhado

Zooming into Makhado, here are 5 other schools to compare against Elim Primary School.

  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Elim Primary School, 2,254 compared with 267; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elim Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elim Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Elim Primary School, 2,091 compared with 267; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elim Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 74.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elim Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Bergvlam teaches considerably more learners than Elim Primary School, 1,704 compared with 267, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Elim Primary School, 1,521 compared with 267; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elim Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 88.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elim Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Elim Primary School, 1,458 compared with 267; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elim Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elim 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 Elim Primary School for 2027

Because Elim Primary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No 9208 Pastoral Village
Postal
P.o. Box 321; Elim Hospital
Telephone
99
EMIS number
912331100

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Elim 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 Elim Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Elim 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 Elim Primary School the best school in Makhado?
No matric pass rate is on record for Elim 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 Makhado besides Elim Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Elim Primary School?
Elim Primary School reported 267 learners and 7 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 Elim Primary School?
No. Elim Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Elim Primary School a public or private school?
Elim Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Elim Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Stand No 9208 Pastoral Village.
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