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Rethusitswe Primary School

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

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

Rethusitswe Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Namakgale. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

829
Learners
21
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Rethusitswe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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 Rethusitswe Primary School.

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

Namakgale

Zooming into Namakgale, here are 5 other schools to compare against Rethusitswe Primary School.

  • Relebogile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rethusitswe Primary School, 1,693 compared with 829; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rethusitswe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rethusitswe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maphokwane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rethusitswe Primary School, 1,476 compared with 829; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rethusitswe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rethusitswe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lebeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rethusitswe Primary School, 1,180 compared with 829; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rethusitswe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rethusitswe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lepato M. Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,171 learners against Rethusitswe Primary School's 829; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rethusitswe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rethusitswe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ninakhulu Primary School is a similar size to Rethusitswe Primary School, with 1,135 learners against 829, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Rethusitswe Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Rethusitswe 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
Stand No.393; Zone D;Foscor;
Postal
P.o. Box 7216; Namakgale
Telephone
015 769 1249
EMIS number
913420642

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rethusitswe 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 Rethusitswe Primary School directly, on 015 769 1249, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rethusitswe 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 Rethusitswe Primary School the best school in Namakgale?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rethusitswe 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 Namakgale besides Rethusitswe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Namakgale, including Relebogile.
How big are the classes at Rethusitswe Primary School?
Rethusitswe Primary School reported 829 learners and 21 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 Rethusitswe Primary School?
No. Rethusitswe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Rethusitswe Primary School a public or private school?
Rethusitswe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rethusitswe Primary School?
You can call 015 769 1249. It is located at Stand No.393; Zone D;Foscor;.
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