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Happy Faces Primary School

Private primary school · Deerpark, Tzaneen, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Deerpark, Tzaneen, Happy Faces Primary School operates as a private primary school. It currently teaches around 260 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Happy Faces Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Happy Faces Primary School is a private primary school serving families in and around Deerpark, Tzaneen. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

260
Learners
10
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Happy Faces Primary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Mopani West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani West district with Happy Faces Primary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Happy Faces Primary School's 260; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Happy Faces Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Happy Faces Primary School's 260; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Happy Faces Primary School, 1,675 compared with 260; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Happy Faces Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Happy Faces Primary School's 260; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Happy Faces Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Happy Faces Primary School's 260; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

Zooming into Tzaneen, here are 5 other schools to compare against Happy Faces Primary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Happy Faces Primary School's 260; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Happy Faces 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 Happy Faces Primary School's 260; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Happy Faces Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Tzaneen teaches considerably more learners than Happy Faces Primary School, 1,520 compared with 260; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Happy Faces Primary School, 1,332 compared with 260; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Happy Faces Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motupakgomo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Happy Faces Primary School, 1,275 compared with 260; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Portion26/2, Deerpark 459, Tzaneen
Postal
Null
Telephone
99
Website
happyfacestzaneen.co.za
Email
finton.cassidy@gmail.com
EMIS number
995501404

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Happy Faces 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 Happy Faces Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Happy Faces 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 Happy Faces Primary School the best school in Tzaneen?
No matric pass rate is on record for Happy Faces Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Tzaneen besides Happy Faces Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at Happy Faces Primary School?
Happy Faces Primary School reported 260 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Happy Faces Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Happy Faces Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Happy Faces Primary School a public or private school?
Happy Faces Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Happy Faces Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Portion26/2, Deerpark 459, Tzaneen.
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