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John Xikundu Primary School

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

John Xikundu Primary School is a public primary school in Saselamane. 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 John Xikundu Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Saselamane, John Xikundu Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

877
Learners
23
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, John Xikundu 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 John Xikundu Primary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than John Xikundu Primary School, 2,643 compared with 877; 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 John Xikundu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than John Xikundu Primary School, 2,493 compared with 877; is a public secondary school, a different phase than John Xikundu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point John Xikundu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than John Xikundu Primary School, 2,329 compared with 877; is a public combined school, a different phase than John Xikundu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point John Xikundu 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 John Xikundu Primary School's 877; is a public secondary school, a different phase than John Xikundu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point John Xikundu 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 John Xikundu Primary School's 877; is a public secondary school, a different phase than John Xikundu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point John Xikundu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Saselemane

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

  • Jim Chavani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against John Xikundu Primary School's 877; is a public secondary school, a different phase than John Xikundu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point John Xikundu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Basopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than John Xikundu Primary School, 1,576 compared with 877; is a public secondary school, a different phase than John Xikundu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point John Xikundu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nwanati Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than John Xikundu Primary School, 1,345 compared with 877; is a public secondary school, a different phase than John Xikundu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 51.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point John Xikundu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shikundu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as John Xikundu Primary School, at 1,180 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than John Xikundu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point John Xikundu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vongani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as John Xikundu Primary School, at 1,073 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 John Xikundu Primary School for 2027

John Xikundu 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
Saselamani B, Malamulele, 0928
Postal
P O Box 719; Saselamane
Telephone
076 373 6012
EMIS number
993301300

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at John Xikundu 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 John Xikundu Primary School directly, on 076 373 6012, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to John Xikundu 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 John Xikundu Primary School the best school in Saselemane?
No matric pass rate is on record for John Xikundu 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 Saselemane besides John Xikundu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Saselemane, including Jim Chavani.
How big are the classes at John Xikundu Primary School?
John Xikundu Primary School reported 877 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 John Xikundu Primary School?
No. John Xikundu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is John Xikundu Primary School a public or private school?
John Xikundu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact John Xikundu Primary School?
You can call 076 373 6012. It is located at Saselamani B, Malamulele, 0928.
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