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Rirhandzu Primary School

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

Rirhandzu Primary School is a public primary school in Giyani. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

687
Learners
16
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Rirhandzu Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Mopani East district

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

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Rirhandzu Primary School, 2,087 compared with 687, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Rirhandzu Primary School's 687; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rirhandzu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rirhandzu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rirhandzu Primary School, 1,937 compared with 687; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rirhandzu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rirhandzu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Rirhandzu Primary School, 1,855 compared with 687; is a public combined school, a different phase than Rirhandzu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rirhandzu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Rirhandzu Primary School's 687; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rirhandzu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rirhandzu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Giyani

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

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Rirhandzu Primary School, 2,087 compared with 687, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,815 learners against Rirhandzu Primary School's 687; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rirhandzu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rirhandzu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Risinga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rirhandzu Primary School, 1,750 compared with 687; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rirhandzu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rirhandzu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Giyani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,480 learners against Rirhandzu Primary School's 687; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rirhandzu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rirhandzu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Rirhandzu Primary School's 687; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rirhandzu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Rirhandzu 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 Rirhandzu Primary School for 2027

Because Rirhandzu 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
Nkomo Village, Block 22A
Postal
P.o. Box 218; Giyani
Telephone
99
EMIS number
916410959

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rirhandzu 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 Rirhandzu Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rirhandzu 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 Rirhandzu Primary School the best school in Giyani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Rirhandzu 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 Rirhandzu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Rirhandzu Primary School?
Rirhandzu Primary School reported 687 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 43 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 Rirhandzu Primary School?
No. Rirhandzu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Rirhandzu Primary School a public or private school?
Rirhandzu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rirhandzu Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Nkomo Village, Block 22A.
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