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Matavha Primary School

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

Matavha Primary School is a public primary school based in Mutsimoni, Tshakhuma. 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 Matavha Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mutsimoni, Tshakhuma, Matavha Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

408
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Vhembe West district

5 other schools in Vhembe West district, for comparison against Matavha Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Matavha Primary School's 408; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matavha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matavha 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 Matavha Primary School's 408; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matavha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matavha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matavha Primary School, 2,202 compared with 408; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matavha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matavha 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 Matavha Primary School's 408; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matavha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matavha 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 Matavha Primary School's 408; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matavha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matavha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tshakhuma

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

  • Tshiemuemu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matavha Primary School, 908 compared with 408; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matavha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matavha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maswie Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matavha Primary School, at 550 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matavha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matavha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ganyane Primary School is a similar size to Matavha Primary School, with 397 learners against 408, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tshipetane Secondary School is a similar size to Matavha Primary School, with 378 learners against 408; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matavha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 69.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matavha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Raluthaga Primary School is a similar size to Matavha Primary School, with 332 learners against 408, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Matavha Primary School for 2027

Because Matavha 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
Matavha Village; Tshakhuma Territ;
Postal
P.o. Box 329; Tshakhuma
Telephone
015 581 7900
EMIS number
930320568

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matavha 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 Matavha Primary School directly, on 015 581 7900, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matavha 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 Matavha Primary School the best school in Tshakhuma?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matavha 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 Tshakhuma besides Matavha Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tshakhuma, including Tshiemuemu.
How big are the classes at Matavha Primary School?
Matavha Primary School reported 408 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Matavha Primary School?
No. Matavha Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Matavha Primary School a public or private school?
Matavha Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matavha Primary School?
You can call 015 581 7900. It is located at Matavha Village; Tshakhuma Territ;.
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