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Kgaruthuthu Primary School

Public primary school · Kgaruthuthuvillage, Marishane, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

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

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Kgaruthuthu Primary School is a public primary school in Kgaruthuthuvillage, Marishane. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

72
Learners
3
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kgaruthuthu 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

Sekhukhune South district

Here is how Kgaruthuthu Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune South district.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgaruthuthu Primary School, 1,548 compared with 72; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgaruthuthu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgaruthuthu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgaruthuthu Primary School, 1,394 compared with 72, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Kgaruthuthu Primary School, 1,376 compared with 72; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kgaruthuthu Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgaruthuthu Primary School, 1,354 compared with 72, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgaruthuthu Primary School, 1,316 compared with 72, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Marishane

Zooming into Marishane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kgaruthuthu Primary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgaruthuthu Primary School, 1,548 compared with 72; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgaruthuthu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgaruthuthu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgaladi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgaruthuthu Primary School, 1,046 compared with 72, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Bopedibapedi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 913 learners against Kgaruthuthu Primary School's 72; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgaruthuthu Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgoshimoroangoato Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 793 learners against Kgaruthuthu Primary School's 72; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kgaruthuthu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kgaruthuthu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Serokoloana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 679 learners against Kgaruthuthu Primary School's 72, 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Kgaruthuthu Primary School for 2027

Kgaruthuthu 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
Kgaruthuthu; Weldevreden; Nebo;
Postal
P.o. Box 19; Marishane1064
Telephone
083 404 1258
EMIS number
924640408

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgaruthuthu 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 Kgaruthuthu Primary School directly, on 083 404 1258, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgaruthuthu 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 Kgaruthuthu Primary School the best school in Marishane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kgaruthuthu 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 Marishane besides Kgaruthuthu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Marishane, including Rantobeng.
How big are the classes at Kgaruthuthu Primary School?
Kgaruthuthu Primary School reported 72 learners and 3 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 Kgaruthuthu Primary School?
No. Kgaruthuthu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Kgaruthuthu Primary School a public or private school?
Kgaruthuthu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgaruthuthu Primary School?
You can call 083 404 1258. It is located at Kgaruthuthu; Weldevreden; Nebo;.
Related

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