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Govani Primary School

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

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

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Govani Primary School is a public primary school in Giyani. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

1,028
Learners
30
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Govani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Mopani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani East district with Govani Primary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Govani Primary School's 1,028, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Govani Primary School, 2,021 compared with 1,028; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Govani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Govani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Govani Primary School's 1,028; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Govani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Govani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Govani Primary School's 1,028; is a public combined school, a different phase than Govani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Govani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Govani Primary School, 1,829 compared with 1,028; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Govani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Govani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Giyani

Zooming into Giyani, here are 5 other schools to compare against Govani Primary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Govani Primary School's 1,028, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Govani Primary School, 1,815 compared with 1,028; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Govani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Govani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Risinga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,750 learners against Govani Primary School's 1,028; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Govani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Govani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Giyani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Govani Primary School, 1,480 compared with 1,028; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Govani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Govani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School is a similar size to Govani Primary School, with 1,396 learners against 1,028; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Govani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Govani 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 Govani Primary School for 2027

Govani 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
Mphakane Villlage
Postal
P.o. Box 593; Giyani
Telephone
079 205 9397
EMIS number
916420109

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Govani 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 Govani Primary School directly, on 079 205 9397, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Govani 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 Govani Primary School the best school in Giyani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Govani 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 Giyani besides Govani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Govani Primary School?
Govani Primary School reported 1,028 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Govani Primary School?
No. Govani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Govani Primary School a public or private school?
Govani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Govani Primary School?
You can call 079 205 9397. It is located at Mphakane Villlage.
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