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Sara Primary School

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

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

Sara Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Fobenivillage, Tzaneen. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

442
Learners
11
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sara 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 West district

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

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Sara Primary School's 442; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sara Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sara Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Sara Primary School's 442, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sara Primary School, 1,675 compared with 442; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sara Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sara Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Sara Primary School's 442; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sara Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sara Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Sara Primary School's 442, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

Zooming into Tzaneen, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sara Primary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Sara Primary School's 442; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sara Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sara 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 Sara Primary School's 442; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sara Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sara Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Tzaneen teaches considerably more learners than Sara Primary School, 1,520 compared with 442, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sara Primary School, 1,332 compared with 442; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sara Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sara Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motupakgomo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sara Primary School, 1,275 compared with 442, 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 Sara Primary School for 2027

Because Sara 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
581; Fobeni Village;
Postal
P.o. Box 3658; Tzaneen
Telephone
082 450 7802
EMIS number
918511319

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sara 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 Sara Primary School directly, on 082 450 7802, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sara 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 Sara Primary School the best school in Tzaneen?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sara 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 Tzaneen besides Sara Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at Sara Primary School?
Sara Primary School reported 442 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Sara Primary School?
No. Sara Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Sara Primary School a public or private school?
Sara Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sara Primary School?
You can call 082 450 7802. It is located at 581; Fobeni Village;.
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