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Pharani Primary School

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

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

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Pharani Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Pharani Primary School is a public primary school in Makhado. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

578
Learners
17
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Pharani 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

Here is how Pharani Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pharani Primary School, 2,569 compared with 578; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pharani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pharani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pharani Primary School, 2,292 compared with 578; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pharani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pharani 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 Pharani Primary School's 578; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pharani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pharani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pharani Primary School, 2,035 compared with 578; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pharani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pharani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pharani Primary School, 1,946 compared with 578; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pharani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pharani 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 Pharani Primary School.

  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pharani Primary School, 2,254 compared with 578; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pharani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pharani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pharani Primary School, 2,091 compared with 578; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pharani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 74.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pharani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Bergvlam teaches considerably more learners than Pharani Primary School, 1,704 compared with 578, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pharani Primary School, 1,521 compared with 578; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pharani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 88.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pharani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pharani Primary School, 1,458 compared with 578; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pharani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pharani 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 Pharani Primary School for 2027

Because Pharani 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
Midoroni Location; Kutama Tribal Authority;
Postal
P.o. Box 525; Kutama, 0940
Telephone
99
EMIS number
928332110

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pharani 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 Pharani Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pharani 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 Pharani Primary School the best school in Makhado?
No matric pass rate is on record for Pharani 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 Pharani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Pharani Primary School?
Pharani Primary School reported 578 learners and 17 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 Pharani Primary School?
No. Pharani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Pharani Primary School a public or private school?
Pharani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pharani Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Midoroni Location; Kutama Tribal Authority;.
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