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Ritavi Primary School

Public primary school · Letaba, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

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

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Ritavi Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Letaba, Ritavi Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,312
Learners
35
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Ritavi Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Mopani West district

Here is how Ritavi Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani West district.

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ritavi Primary School, 1,971 compared with 1,312; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ritavi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ritavi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ritavi Primary School, at 1,700 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School is a similar size to Ritavi Primary School, with 1,675 learners against 1,312; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ritavi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ritavi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is a similar size to Ritavi Primary School, with 1,645 learners against 1,312; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ritavi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ritavi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dududu Primary School is a similar size to Ritavi Primary School, with 1,567 learners against 1,312, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Letaba

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

  • Khujwana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ritavi Primary School, at 1,348 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Matimu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ritavi Primary School, at 1,326 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ritavi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ritavi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Matlhari Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ritavi Primary School, at 985 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ritavi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ritavi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ponani Primary School teaches fewer learners than Ritavi Primary School, 892 compared with 1,312, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Margret Shiluvane Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 757 learners against Ritavi Primary School's 1,312, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Ritavi Primary School for 2027

Because Ritavi 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
Nkowankowa Section A Stand No 1685;Richindzele Street
Postal
P.o.box 113;Letaba
Telephone
015 303 1220
EMIS number
915531047

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ritavi 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 Ritavi Primary School directly, on 015 303 1220, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ritavi 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 Ritavi Primary School the best school in Letaba?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ritavi 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 Letaba besides Ritavi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Letaba, including Khujwana.
How big are the classes at Ritavi Primary School?
Ritavi Primary School reported 1,312 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Ritavi Primary School?
No. Ritavi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Ritavi Primary School a public or private school?
Ritavi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ritavi Primary School?
You can call 015 303 1220. It is located at Nkowankowa Section A Stand No 1685;Richindzele Street.
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