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Letaba School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · To Be Updated, Tzaneen, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

Letaba School is a public school based in To Be Updated, Tzaneen. The school's roll stands at roughly 217 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Letaba School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In To Be Updated, Tzaneen, Letaba School operates as a public school.

217
Learners
18
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Letaba School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Letaba School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Mopani West district

5 other schools in Mopani West district, for comparison against Letaba School.

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Letaba School, 1,971 compared with 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Letaba School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Letaba School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Letaba School, 1,700 compared with 217; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letaba School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,675 learners against Letaba School's 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Letaba School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Letaba School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Letaba School, 1,645 compared with 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Letaba School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Letaba School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dududu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Letaba School, 1,567 compared with 217; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letaba School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

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

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Letaba School, 1,971 compared with 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Letaba School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Letaba School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Letaba School, 1,855 compared with 217; is a public combined school, a different phase than Letaba School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Letaba School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Tzaneen is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,520 learners against Letaba School's 217; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letaba School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against Letaba School's 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Letaba School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Letaba School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motupakgomo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,275 learners against Letaba School's 217; is a public primary school, a different phase than Letaba School; 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Letaba School for 2027

As a public school, Letaba 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
Letaba School Next To Letaba Hospital;Nkowankowa
Postal
P.o.box 2445;Tzaneen
Telephone
99
EMIS number
915530617

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Letaba 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 Letaba School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Letaba 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Letaba School the best school in Tzaneen?
No matric pass rate is on record for Letaba 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 Tzaneen besides Letaba School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at Letaba School?
Letaba School reported 217 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Letaba School?
Yes, Letaba School 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.
What are Letaba School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Letaba School.
Is Letaba School a public or private school?
Letaba School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Letaba School?
You can call 99. It is located at Letaba School Next To Letaba Hospital;Nkowankowa.
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