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Lukau Primary School

Public primary school · Lukauvillage, Tshilamba, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

Lukau Primary School is a public primary school in Lukauvillage, Tshilamba. 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 Lukau Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Lukauvillage, Tshilamba, Lukau Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

544
Learners
14
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Lukau Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

Here is how Lukau Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe East district.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Lukau Primary School, 2,643 compared with 544; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lukau Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lukau Primary School, 2,493 compared with 544; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lukau Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lukau Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Lukau Primary School, 2,329 compared with 544; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lukau Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lukau Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Lukau Primary School's 544; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lukau Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lukau Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Lukau Primary School's 544; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lukau Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lukau Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tshilamba

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

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Lukau Primary School, 2,643 compared with 544; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lukau Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lukau Primary School, 2,493 compared with 544; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lukau Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lukau Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bashasha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,367 learners against Lukau Primary School's 544, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Todani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,159 learners against Lukau Primary School's 544; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lukau Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lukau Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vision Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Lukau Primary School, at 719 learners, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Lukau Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Lukau Primary 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
Lukau Village
Postal
P.o. Box 1058; Mutale 0956
Telephone
99
EMIS number
929311120

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lukau 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 Lukau Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lukau 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 Lukau Primary School the best school in Tshilamba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lukau 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 Tshilamba besides Lukau Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tshilamba, including St. Augustine Residential.
How big are the classes at Lukau Primary School?
Lukau Primary School reported 544 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Lukau Primary School?
No. Lukau Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Lukau Primary School a public or private school?
Lukau Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lukau Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Lukau Village.
Related

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