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Gunda Primary School

Public primary school · Thoyandou, Matidze, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

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

Gunda Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Thoyandou, Matidze. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

217
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gunda 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

Vhembe East district

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

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Gunda Primary School's 217; 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 Gunda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Gunda Primary School's 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gunda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gunda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Gunda Primary School's 217; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gunda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gunda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gunda Primary School, 2,254 compared with 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gunda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gunda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gunda Primary School, 2,176 compared with 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gunda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gunda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Matidze

Zooming into Matidze, here are 2 other schools to compare against Gunda Primary School.

  • Mmbofheni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 516 learners against Gunda Primary School's 217, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Limbedzi Secondary School is a similar size to Gunda Primary School, with 180 learners against 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gunda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 81.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gunda 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 Gunda Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Gunda 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
Gunda School; Box 59; Matidze;988
Postal
P.o. Box 59; Matidze988
Telephone
99
EMIS number
930361026

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gunda 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 Gunda Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gunda 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 Gunda Primary School the best school in Matidze?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gunda 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 Matidze besides Gunda Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Matidze, including Mmbofheni.
How big are the classes at Gunda Primary School?
Gunda Primary School reported 217 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Gunda Primary School?
No. Gunda Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gunda Primary School a public or private school?
Gunda Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gunda Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Gunda School; Box 59; Matidze;988.
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