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Matiyani Primary School

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

In Matiyanivillage, Saselemane, Matiyani 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 Matiyani Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Matiyani Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Matiyanivillage, Saselemane. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

812
Learners
22
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Matiyani 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 East district

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

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Matiyani Primary School's 812; 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 Matiyani 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 Matiyani Primary School's 812; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matiyani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matiyani 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 Matiyani Primary School's 812; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matiyani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matiyani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matiyani Primary School, 2,254 compared with 812; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matiyani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matiyani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matiyani Primary School, 2,176 compared with 812; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matiyani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matiyani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Saselemane

Zooming into Saselemane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Matiyani Primary School.

  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matiyani Primary School, 2,176 compared with 812; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matiyani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matiyani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Basopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,576 learners against Matiyani Primary School's 812; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matiyani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matiyani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nwanati Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,345 learners against Matiyani Primary School's 812; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matiyani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 51.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matiyani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shikundu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matiyani Primary School, 1,180 compared with 812; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matiyani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matiyani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vongani Primary School is a similar size to Matiyani Primary School, with 1,073 learners against 812, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Matiyani Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Matiyani 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
Matiyani Ward B; Mhinga Authoriry; Mhinga;
Postal
P.o. Box 31; Saselamani
Telephone
079 879 8671
EMIS number
911360252

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matiyani 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 Matiyani Primary School directly, on 079 879 8671, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matiyani 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 Matiyani Primary School the best school in Saselemane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matiyani 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 Saselemane besides Matiyani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Saselemane, including Jim Chavani.
How big are the classes at Matiyani Primary School?
Matiyani Primary School reported 812 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Matiyani Primary School?
No. Matiyani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Matiyani Primary School a public or private school?
Matiyani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matiyani Primary School?
You can call 079 879 8671. It is located at Matiyani Ward B; Mhinga Authoriry; Mhinga;.
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