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Lotsha Primary School

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

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

Lotsha Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Hamulima, Mashamba. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

563
Learners
16
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lotsha Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Vhembe West district

Here is how Lotsha Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotsha Primary School, 2,569 compared with 563; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lotsha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lotsha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotsha Primary School, 2,292 compared with 563; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lotsha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lotsha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Lotsha Primary School's 563; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lotsha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lotsha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotsha Primary School, 2,035 compared with 563; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lotsha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lotsha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotsha Primary School, 1,946 compared with 563; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lotsha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lotsha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mashamba

Zooming into Mashamba, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lotsha Primary School.

  • Tshiitwa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lotsha Primary School, 1,102 compared with 563; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lotsha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lotsha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashamba Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lotsha Primary School, at 766 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshikhuthula Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Lotsha Primary School, at 516 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lotsha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 69.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lotsha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mawela Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 329 learners against Lotsha Primary School's 563, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshitangule Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 261 learners against Lotsha Primary School's 563, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Lotsha Primary School for 2027

Because Lotsha 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
Mukondeni; Mulima Tribal;
Postal
P.o. Box 140; Mashamba942
Telephone
071 692 4080
EMIS number
931520528

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lotsha 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 Lotsha Primary School directly, on 071 692 4080, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lotsha 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 Lotsha Primary School the best school in Mashamba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lotsha 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 Mashamba besides Lotsha Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mashamba, including Tshiitwa.
How big are the classes at Lotsha Primary School?
Lotsha Primary School reported 563 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Lotsha Primary School?
No. Lotsha Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Lotsha Primary School a public or private school?
Lotsha Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lotsha Primary School?
You can call 071 692 4080. It is located at Mukondeni; Mulima Tribal;.
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