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Pfunani Primary School

Public primary school · Giyani, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Pfunani Primary School, a public primary school serving Giyani. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Pfunani Primary School is a public primary school in Giyani. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

585
Learners
15
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Pfunani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Mopani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani East district with Pfunani Primary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Pfunani Primary School's 585, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pfunani Primary School, 2,021 compared with 585; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pfunani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pfunani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Pfunani Primary School's 585; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pfunani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pfunani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Pfunani Primary School's 585; is a public combined school, a different phase than Pfunani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pfunani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pfunani Primary School, 1,829 compared with 585; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pfunani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pfunani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Giyani

Zooming into Giyani, here are 5 other schools to compare against Pfunani Primary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Pfunani Primary School's 585, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pfunani Primary School, 1,815 compared with 585; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pfunani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pfunani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Risinga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,750 learners against Pfunani Primary School's 585; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pfunani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pfunani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Giyani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pfunani Primary School, 1,480 compared with 585; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pfunani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pfunani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pfunani Primary School, 1,396 compared with 585; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pfunani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pfunani 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 Pfunani Primary School for 2027

Because Pfunani 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
Mninginisi Block2; Giyani;
Postal
P.o. Box 556; Giyani
Telephone
99
EMIS number
916410898

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pfunani 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 Pfunani Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pfunani 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 Pfunani Primary School the best school in Giyani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Pfunani 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 Giyani besides Pfunani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Pfunani Primary School?
Pfunani Primary School reported 585 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Pfunani Primary School?
No. Pfunani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Pfunani Primary School a public or private school?
Pfunani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pfunani Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Mninginisi Block2; Giyani;.
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