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Nthabalala Primary School

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

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

Nthabalala Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Tshitale, Makhado. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

129
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nthabalala 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 West district

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

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nthabalala Primary School, 2,569 compared with 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nthabalala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nthabalala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nthabalala Primary School, 2,292 compared with 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nthabalala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nthabalala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Nthabalala Primary School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nthabalala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nthabalala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nthabalala Primary School, 2,035 compared with 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nthabalala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nthabalala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nthabalala Primary School, 1,946 compared with 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nthabalala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nthabalala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Makhado

Zooming into Makhado, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nthabalala Primary School.

  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nthabalala Primary School, 2,254 compared with 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nthabalala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nthabalala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nthabalala Primary School, 2,091 compared with 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nthabalala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 74.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nthabalala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Bergvlam teaches considerably more learners than Nthabalala Primary School, 1,704 compared with 129, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nthabalala Primary School, 1,521 compared with 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nthabalala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 88.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nthabalala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nthabalala Primary School, 1,458 compared with 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nthabalala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nthabalala 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 Nthabalala Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Nthabalala 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
Mathuli B; Nthabalala;
Postal
P.o. Box 195; Mudzhendzi948
Telephone
015 584 0714
EMIS number
931340104

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nthabalala 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 Nthabalala Primary School directly, on 015 584 0714, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nthabalala 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 Nthabalala Primary School the best school in Makhado?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nthabalala 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 Makhado besides Nthabalala Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Nthabalala Primary School?
Nthabalala Primary School reported 129 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Nthabalala Primary School?
No. Nthabalala Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nthabalala Primary School a public or private school?
Nthabalala Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nthabalala Primary School?
You can call 015 584 0714. It is located at Mathuli B; Nthabalala;.
Related

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