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Fondwe Primary School

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

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

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

In Fondwe, Fondwe Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

896
Learners
25
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Fondwe Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

Here is how Fondwe Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Fondwe Primary School's 896; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fondwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fondwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Fondwe Primary School's 896; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fondwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fondwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fondwe Primary School, 2,202 compared with 896; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fondwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fondwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Fondwe Primary School's 896; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fondwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fondwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Fondwe Primary School's 896; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fondwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fondwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Fondwe

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

  • Phiriphiri Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Fondwe Primary School, at 976 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fondwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fondwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Fondwe Primary School, 196 compared with 896; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fondwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fondwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bono Christian Learning Centre teaches fewer learners than Fondwe Primary School, 192 compared with 896, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Adzimmbambi Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 133 learners against Fondwe Primary School's 896, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Dzumbuluwani Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 124 learners against Fondwe Primary School's 896, 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 Fondwe Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Fondwe 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
Fondwe Village
Postal
P.o. Box 29; Fondwe969
Telephone
99
EMIS number
930330244

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Fondwe 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 Fondwe Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Fondwe 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 Fondwe Primary School the best school in Fondwe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Fondwe 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 Fondwe besides Fondwe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Fondwe, including Phiriphiri.
How big are the classes at Fondwe Primary School?
Fondwe Primary School reported 896 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Fondwe Primary School?
No. Fondwe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Fondwe Primary School a public or private school?
Fondwe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Fondwe Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Fondwe Village.
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