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Matanda Primary School

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

Matanda Primary School is a public primary school based in Dzanani. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Dzanani, Matanda Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

608
Learners
17
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Matanda Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe West district with Matanda Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Matanda Primary School's 608; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matanda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Matanda Primary School's 608; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matanda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matanda Primary School, 2,202 compared with 608; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matanda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Matanda Primary School's 608; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matanda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Matanda Primary School's 608; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matanda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Dzanani

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

  • Tshikuwi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matanda Primary School, 1,228 compared with 608, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nngweni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,146 learners against Matanda Primary School's 608; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matanda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Mbulaheni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,082 learners against Matanda Primary School's 608; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matanda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jonathan Mushaathama Secondary School is a similar size to Matanda Primary School, with 824 learners against 608; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matanda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mulenga Secondary School is a similar size to Matanda Primary School, with 708 learners against 608; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matanda Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 97.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matanda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Matanda Primary School for 2027

Because Matanda 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
Matanda
Postal
P.o.box 132
Telephone
99
EMIS number
928330817

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matanda 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 Matanda Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matanda 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 Matanda Primary School the best school in Dzanani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matanda 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 Dzanani besides Matanda Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Dzanani, including Tshikuwi.
How big are the classes at Matanda Primary School?
Matanda Primary School reported 608 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Matanda Primary School?
No. Matanda Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Matanda Primary School a public or private school?
Matanda Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matanda Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Matanda.
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