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Pfumelani Primary School

Public primary school · Giyani, Vuyani, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

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

Pfumelani Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Giyani, Vuyani. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

328
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Pfumelani 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

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

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pfumelani Primary School, 2,569 compared with 328; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pfumelani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pfumelani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pfumelani Primary School, 2,292 compared with 328; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pfumelani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pfumelani 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 Pfumelani Primary School's 328; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pfumelani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pfumelani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pfumelani Primary School, 2,035 compared with 328; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pfumelani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pfumelani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pfumelani Primary School, 1,946 compared with 328; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pfumelani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pfumelani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Vuyani

Zooming into Vuyani, here are 5 other schools to compare against Pfumelani Primary School.

  • Mahochomba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pfumelani Primary School, 766 compared with 328, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rotterdam Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 685 learners against Pfumelani Primary School's 328; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pfumelani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 69.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pfumelani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ximuwini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pfumelani Primary School, 623 compared with 328, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Duvula Mahuntsi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pfumelani Primary School, 541 compared with 328; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pfumelani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pfumelani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dumani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pfumelani Primary School, at 400 learners, 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 Pfumelani Primary School for 2027

Because Pfumelani 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
Olifantshoek;1402;
Postal
P/Bag X5002; Vongani
Telephone
99
EMIS number
912520900

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pfumelani 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 Pfumelani Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pfumelani 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 Pfumelani Primary School the best school in Vuyani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Pfumelani 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 Vuyani besides Pfumelani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Vuyani, including Mahochomba.
How big are the classes at Pfumelani Primary School?
Pfumelani Primary School reported 328 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Pfumelani Primary School?
No. Pfumelani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Pfumelani Primary School a public or private school?
Pfumelani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pfumelani Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Olifantshoek;1402;.
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