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Fauna Park Primary School

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

Fauna Park Primary School is a public primary school based in Phalaborwa. The school's roll stands at roughly 660 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Fauna Park Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Phalaborwa, Fauna Park Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

660
Learners
24
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Fauna Park Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Fauna Park Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Mopani East district

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

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Fauna Park Primary School, 2,087 compared with 660, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Fauna Park Primary School's 660; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fauna Park Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fauna Park Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fauna Park Primary School, 1,937 compared with 660; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fauna Park Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fauna Park Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Fauna Park Primary School, 1,855 compared with 660; is a public combined school, a different phase than Fauna Park Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fauna Park 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 Fauna Park Primary School's 660; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fauna Park Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fauna Park Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Phalaborwa

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

  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Fauna Park Primary School's 660; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fauna Park Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fauna Park 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 Fauna Park Primary School's 660; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fauna Park Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fauna Park Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • All Saints College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,793 learners against Fauna Park Primary School's 660; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 99.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fauna Park Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School Frans Du Toit teaches considerably more learners than Fauna Park Primary School, 1,201 compared with 660; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fauna Park Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 94.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fauna Park Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosibutjana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Fauna Park Primary School, at 755 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Fauna Park Primary School for 2027

Because Fauna Park 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
Thorncroft; Cresent; Phalaborwa;
Postal
P/Bag 01002; Phalaborwa
Telephone
015 781 2725
EMIS number
903420086

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Fauna Park 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 Fauna Park Primary School directly, on 015 781 2725, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Fauna Park 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 Fauna Park Primary School the best school in Phalaborwa?
No matric pass rate is on record for Fauna Park 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 Phalaborwa besides Fauna Park Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Phalaborwa, including Ntshuxeko.
How big are the classes at Fauna Park Primary School?
Fauna Park Primary School reported 660 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Fauna Park Primary School?
Yes, Fauna Park Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Fauna Park Primary School a public or private school?
Fauna Park Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Fauna Park Primary School?
You can call 015 781 2725. It is located at Thorncroft; Cresent; Phalaborwa;.
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