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Istores Primary School

Public primary school · Thabazimbi, Thabazimbi, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

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

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Istores Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Istores Primary School is a public primary school in Thabazimbi. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

340
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Istores 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

Waterberg district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Waterberg district with Istores Primary School.

  • Phagameng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Istores Primary School, 2,114 compared with 340; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Istores Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Istores Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Istores Primary School, 1,674 compared with 340, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Istores Primary School, 1,670 compared with 340; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Istores Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Istores Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Istores Primary School, 1,620 compared with 340; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Istores Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Istores Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ditheku Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,575 learners against Istores Primary School's 340, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Thabazimbi

Zooming into Thabazimbi, here are 5 other schools to compare against Istores Primary School.

  • Mabogopedi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Istores Primary School, 1,344 compared with 340; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Istores Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 59% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Istores Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Deo Gloria Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,268 learners against Istores Primary School's 340, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Primary School Thabazimbi is noticeably bigger, teaching 990 learners against Istores Primary School's 340, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • High School Frikkie Meyer is noticeably bigger, teaching 860 learners against Istores Primary School's 340; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Istores Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Istores Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Groenvlei Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 525 learners against Istores Primary School's 340; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Istores Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 87.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Istores 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 Istores Primary School for 2027

Istores 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
Ferroland Kumba Resource Farm; Thabazimbi;
Postal
P.o. Box 621; Thabazimbi
Telephone
99
EMIS number
909130369

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Istores 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 Istores Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Istores 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 Istores Primary School the best school in Thabazimbi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Istores 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 Thabazimbi besides Istores Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thabazimbi, including Mabogopedi.
How big are the classes at Istores Primary School?
Istores Primary School reported 340 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 49 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 Istores Primary School?
No. Istores Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Istores Primary School a public or private school?
Istores Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Istores Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Ferroland Kumba Resource Farm; Thabazimbi;.
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