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Sethong Primary School

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

Sethong Primary School is a public primary school in Sethong, Tzaneen. 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 Sethong Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

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

488
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Mopani West district

5 other schools in Mopani West district, for comparison against Sethong Primary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sethong Primary School, 1,971 compared with 488; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sethong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sethong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sethong Primary School, 1,700 compared with 488, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,675 learners against Sethong Primary School's 488; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sethong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sethong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sethong Primary School, 1,645 compared with 488; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sethong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sethong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dududu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sethong Primary School, 1,567 compared with 488, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

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

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sethong Primary School, 1,971 compared with 488; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sethong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sethong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Sethong Primary School, 1,855 compared with 488; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sethong Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sethong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Tzaneen is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,520 learners against Sethong Primary School's 488, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against Sethong Primary School's 488; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sethong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sethong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motupakgomo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,275 learners against Sethong Primary School's 488, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Sethong Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Sethong 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
Sethong Village
Postal
P.o. Box 2594; Tzaneen
Telephone
082 363 5046
EMIS number
918511388

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sethong 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 Sethong Primary School directly, on 082 363 5046, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sethong 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 Sethong Primary School the best school in Tzaneen?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sethong 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 Sethong Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at Sethong Primary School?
Sethong Primary School reported 488 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Sethong Primary School?
No. Sethong Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Sethong Primary School a public or private school?
Sethong Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sethong Primary School?
You can call 082 363 5046. It is located at Sethong Village.
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