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Loretto Primary School

Public primary school · Loretto, Tzaneen, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

Loretto Primary School is a public primary school in Loretto, Tzaneen. 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 Loretto Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Loretto, Tzaneen, Loretto Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

127
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Loretto Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Mopani West district

Here is how Loretto Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani West district.

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Loretto Primary School, 1,971 compared with 127; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Loretto Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Loretto Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Loretto Primary School, 1,700 compared with 127, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,675 learners against Loretto Primary School's 127; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Loretto Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Loretto Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Loretto Primary School, 1,645 compared with 127; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Loretto Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Loretto Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dududu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Loretto Primary School, 1,567 compared with 127, 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 Loretto Primary School, 1,971 compared with 127; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Loretto Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Loretto Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Loretto Primary School, 1,855 compared with 127; is a public combined school, a different phase than Loretto Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Loretto Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Tzaneen is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,520 learners against Loretto Primary School's 127, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against Loretto Primary School's 127; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Loretto Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Loretto Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motupakgomo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,275 learners against Loretto Primary School's 127, 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 Loretto Primary School for 2027

Because Loretto Primary School 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
Loretto Farm
Postal
P.o. Box 885; Tzaneen
Telephone
015 307 1564
EMIS number
901530631

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Loretto 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 Loretto Primary School directly, on 015 307 1564, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Loretto 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 Loretto Primary School the best school in Tzaneen?
No matric pass rate is on record for Loretto 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 Tzaneen besides Loretto Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at Loretto Primary School?
Loretto Primary School reported 127 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Loretto Primary School?
No. Loretto Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Loretto Primary School a public or private school?
Loretto Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Loretto Primary School?
You can call 015 307 1564. It is located at Loretto Farm.
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