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Kesarona Primary School

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

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

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

347
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kesarona 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

Here is how Kesarona Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Waterberg district.

  • Phagameng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kesarona Primary School, 2,114 compared with 347; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kesarona Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kesarona Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kesarona Primary School, 1,674 compared with 347, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kesarona Primary School, 1,670 compared with 347; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kesarona Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kesarona Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kesarona Primary School, 1,620 compared with 347; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kesarona Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kesarona 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 Kesarona Primary School's 347, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Thabazimbi

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

  • Mabogopedi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kesarona Primary School, 1,344 compared with 347; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kesarona Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 59% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kesarona 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 Kesarona Primary School's 347, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Primary School Thabazimbi is noticeably bigger, teaching 990 learners against Kesarona Primary School's 347, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • High School Frikkie Meyer is noticeably bigger, teaching 860 learners against Kesarona Primary School's 347; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kesarona Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kesarona Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Groenvlei Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 525 learners against Kesarona Primary School's 347; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kesarona Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 87.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kesarona 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 Kesarona Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Kesarona 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
60042; Stratford Farm;
Postal
P.o. Box 23; Thabazimbi
Telephone
99
EMIS number
909130406

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kesarona 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 Kesarona Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kesarona 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 Kesarona Primary School the best school in Thabazimbi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kesarona 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 Kesarona Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thabazimbi, including Mabogopedi.
How big are the classes at Kesarona Primary School?
Kesarona Primary School reported 347 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Kesarona Primary School?
No. Kesarona Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Kesarona Primary School a public or private school?
Kesarona Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kesarona Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at 60042; Stratford Farm;.
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