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Primary School Louis Trichardt

Public primary school · Makhado, Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Primary School Louis Trichardt, a public primary school serving Makhado. It currently teaches around 972 learners.

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Primary School Louis Trichardt is a public primary school in Makhado. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

972
Learners
41
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Primary School Louis Trichardt sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Primary School Louis Trichardt for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe West district with Primary School Louis Trichardt.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Louis Trichardt, 2,569 compared with 972; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Louis Trichardt; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Louis Trichardt doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Louis Trichardt, 2,292 compared with 972; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Louis Trichardt; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Louis Trichardt doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Primary School Louis Trichardt's 972; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Louis Trichardt; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Louis Trichardt doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Louis Trichardt, 2,035 compared with 972; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Louis Trichardt; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Louis Trichardt doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Louis Trichardt, 1,946 compared with 972; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Louis Trichardt; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Louis Trichardt doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Makhado

Zooming into Makhado, here are 5 other schools to compare against Primary School Louis Trichardt.

  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Louis Trichardt, 2,254 compared with 972; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Louis Trichardt; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Louis Trichardt doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Louis Trichardt, 2,091 compared with 972; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Louis Trichardt; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 74.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Louis Trichardt doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Bergvlam teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Louis Trichardt, 1,704 compared with 972, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Louis Trichardt, 1,521 compared with 972; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Louis Trichardt; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 88.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Louis Trichardt doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Louis Trichardt, 1,458 compared with 972; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Louis Trichardt; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Louis Trichardt 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 Primary School Louis Trichardt for 2027

Because Primary School Louis Trichardt is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Erasmusstr 44; Louis Trichardt;
Postal
P.o. Box 58; Louis Trichardt
Telephone
015 516 5151
Website
laerskooltrichardt.co.za
Email
admin@trichardt.co.za
EMIS number
905332493

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Louis Trichardt?
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 Primary School Louis Trichardt directly, on 015 516 5151, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Louis Trichardt?
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 Primary School Louis Trichardt the best school in Makhado?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Louis Trichardt 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 Makhado besides Primary School Louis Trichardt?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Primary School Louis Trichardt?
Primary School Louis Trichardt reported 972 learners and 41 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 Primary School Louis Trichardt?
Yes, Primary School Louis Trichardt is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Primary School Louis Trichardt a public or private school?
Primary School Louis Trichardt is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Louis Trichardt?
You can call 015 516 5151. It is located at Erasmusstr 44; Louis Trichardt;.
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