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Shavhani Primary School

Public primary school · Nzhelele, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

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

Shavhani Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Nzhelele. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

406
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Shavhani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Vhembe West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe West district with Shavhani Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shavhani Primary School, 2,569 compared with 406; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shavhani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shavhani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shavhani Primary School, 2,292 compared with 406; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shavhani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shavhani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Shavhani Primary School's 406; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shavhani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shavhani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shavhani Primary School, 2,035 compared with 406; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shavhani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shavhani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shavhani Primary School, 1,946 compared with 406; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shavhani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shavhani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Nzhelele

Zooming into Nzhelele, here are 5 other schools to compare against Shavhani Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shavhani Primary School, 2,569 compared with 406; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shavhani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shavhani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shavhani Primary School, 2,292 compared with 406; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shavhani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shavhani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Siloam Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,202 learners against Shavhani Primary School's 406, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshilogoni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shavhani Primary School, 862 compared with 406; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shavhani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shavhani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mutuwafhethu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Shavhani Primary School, 772 compared with 406, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Shavhani Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Shavhani 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
Shanzha Village
Postal
P.o. Box 330; Nzhelele993
Telephone
99
EMIS number
930332356

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shavhani 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 Shavhani Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shavhani 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 Shavhani Primary School the best school in Nzhelele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Shavhani 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 Nzhelele besides Shavhani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nzhelele, including Dzata.
How big are the classes at Shavhani Primary School?
Shavhani Primary School reported 406 learners and 11 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 Shavhani Primary School?
No. Shavhani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Shavhani Primary School a public or private school?
Shavhani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shavhani Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Shanzha Village.
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