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Lukunde Primary School

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

Welcome to Lukunde Primary School, a public primary school serving Thohoyandou. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Lukunde Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Lukunde Primary School is a public primary school in Thohoyandou. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

739
Learners
18
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lukunde Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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 East district

5 other schools in Vhembe East district, for comparison against Lukunde Primary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Lukunde Primary School's 739; 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 Lukunde Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Lukunde Primary School's 739; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lukunde Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lukunde Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Lukunde Primary School's 739; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lukunde Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lukunde Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lukunde Primary School, 2,254 compared with 739; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lukunde Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lukunde Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lukunde Primary School, 2,176 compared with 739; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lukunde Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lukunde Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Thohoyandou

Zooming into Thohoyandou, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lukunde Primary School.

  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Lukunde Primary School's 739; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lukunde Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lukunde Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Azwifarwi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,153 learners against Lukunde Primary School's 739; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lukunde Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lukunde Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshedza Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,667 learners against Lukunde Primary School's 739, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mphalaleni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,390 learners against Lukunde Primary School's 739; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lukunde Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 82.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lukunde Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Milton Mpfumedzeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,374 learners against Lukunde Primary School's 739; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lukunde Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lukunde Primary School 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 Lukunde Primary School for 2027

Because Lukunde 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
871-872 Block F; Thohoyandou;
Postal
P.o. Box 848; Thohoyandou950
Telephone
99
EMIS number
930350958

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lukunde 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 Lukunde Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lukunde 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 Lukunde Primary School the best school in Thohoyandou?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lukunde 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 Thohoyandou besides Lukunde Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thohoyandou, including Liivha.
How big are the classes at Lukunde Primary School?
Lukunde Primary School reported 739 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 Lukunde Primary School?
No. Lukunde Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Lukunde Primary School a public or private school?
Lukunde Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lukunde Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at 871-872 Block F; Thohoyandou;.
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