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Nwambedi Primary School

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

Nwambedi Primary School is a public primary school based in Tzanani, Makhado. 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 Nwambedi Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tzanani, Makhado, Nwambedi Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

276
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Nwambedi 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 Nwambedi Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Nwambedi Primary School's 276; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nwambedi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nwambedi 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 Nwambedi Primary School's 276; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nwambedi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nwambedi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nwambedi Primary School, 2,202 compared with 276; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nwambedi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nwambedi 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 Nwambedi Primary School's 276; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nwambedi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nwambedi 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 Nwambedi Primary School's 276; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nwambedi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nwambedi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Makhado

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

  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Nwambedi Primary School's 276; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nwambedi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nwambedi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,091 learners against Nwambedi Primary School's 276; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nwambedi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 74.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nwambedi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Bergvlam is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,704 learners against Nwambedi Primary School's 276, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,521 learners against Nwambedi Primary School's 276; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nwambedi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 88.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nwambedi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,458 learners against Nwambedi Primary School's 276; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nwambedi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nwambedi 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 Nwambedi Primary School for 2027

Nwambedi 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
Tshituni Tshafhasi
Postal
P.o. Box 360; Dzanano
Telephone
076 636 1590
EMIS number
993304207

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nwambedi 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 Nwambedi Primary School directly, on 076 636 1590, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nwambedi 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 Nwambedi Primary School the best school in Makhado?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nwambedi 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 Nwambedi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Nwambedi Primary School?
Nwambedi Primary School reported 276 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 46 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 Nwambedi Primary School?
No. Nwambedi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nwambedi Primary School a public or private school?
Nwambedi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nwambedi Primary School?
You can call 076 636 1590. It is located at Tshituni Tshafhasi.
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