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Gumbu Primary School

Public primary school · Gumbu, Thohoyandou, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

Gumbu Primary School is a public primary school in Gumbu, Thohoyandou. 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 Gumbu Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

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

351
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Vhembe East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe East district with Gumbu Primary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Gumbu Primary School, 2,643 compared with 351; 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 Gumbu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gumbu Primary School, 2,493 compared with 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gumbu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gumbu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Gumbu Primary School, 2,329 compared with 351; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gumbu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gumbu 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 Gumbu Primary School's 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gumbu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gumbu 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 Gumbu Primary School's 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gumbu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gumbu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Thohoyandou

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

  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Gumbu Primary School, 2,329 compared with 351; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gumbu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gumbu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Azwifarwi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gumbu Primary School, 2,153 compared with 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gumbu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gumbu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshedza Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gumbu Primary School, 1,667 compared with 351, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mphalaleni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gumbu Primary School, 1,390 compared with 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gumbu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 82.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gumbu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Milton Mpfumedzeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gumbu Primary School, 1,374 compared with 351; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gumbu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gumbu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Gumbu Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Gumbu 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
Gumbu Village
Postal
P.o. Box 116; Masisi989
Telephone
072 124 5907
EMIS number
929310080

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gumbu 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 Gumbu Primary School directly, on 072 124 5907, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gumbu 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 Gumbu Primary School the best school in Thohoyandou?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gumbu 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 Thohoyandou besides Gumbu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thohoyandou, including Liivha.
How big are the classes at Gumbu Primary School?
Gumbu Primary School reported 351 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Gumbu Primary School?
No. Gumbu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gumbu Primary School a public or private school?
Gumbu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gumbu Primary School?
You can call 072 124 5907. It is located at Gumbu Village.
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