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Matshena Primary School

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

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

Matshena Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Matshena, Manenzhe. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

302
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Matshena 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 Matshena 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 Matshena Primary School's 302; 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 Matshena 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 Matshena Primary School's 302; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshena Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshena 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 Matshena Primary School's 302; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matshena Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshena Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshena Primary School, 2,254 compared with 302; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshena Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshena Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshena Primary School, 2,176 compared with 302; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshena Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshena Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Manenzhe

Zooming into Manenzhe, here are 5 other schools to compare against Matshena Primary School.

  • Ratshisase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,390 learners against Matshena Primary School's 302; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshena Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 73.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshena Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Madimbo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshena Primary School, 1,034 compared with 302, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lwaphungu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshena Primary School, 1,014 compared with 302; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Matshena Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Matshena Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Malale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 856 learners against Matshena Primary School's 302, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Masea Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 826 learners against Matshena Primary School's 302, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Matshena Primary School for 2027

Matshena Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Matshena Village; Next To Fruit Shop; Manenzhe Ter;
Postal
P.o. Box 41; Manenzhze967
Telephone
072 287 4468
EMIS number
929310066

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matshena 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 Matshena Primary School directly, on 072 287 4468, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matshena 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 Matshena Primary School the best school in Manenzhe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Matshena 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 Manenzhe besides Matshena Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Manenzhe, including Ratshisase.
How big are the classes at Matshena Primary School?
Matshena Primary School reported 302 learners and 9 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 Matshena Primary School?
No. Matshena Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Matshena Primary School a public or private school?
Matshena Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matshena Primary School?
You can call 072 287 4468. It is located at Matshena Village; Next To Fruit Shop; Manenzhe Ter;.
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