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Shihlobyeni Primary School

Public primary school, arts, drama, music & ballet specialisation · Elim, Elim, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Shihlobyeni Primary School, a public primary school serving Elim. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Shihlobyeni Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Shihlobyeni Primary School is a public primary school in Elim. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

484
Learners
13
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Arts, Drama, Music & Ballet
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Shihlobyeni 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

Here is how Shihlobyeni Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shihlobyeni Primary School, 2,569 compared with 484; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shihlobyeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shihlobyeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shihlobyeni Primary School, 2,292 compared with 484; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shihlobyeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shihlobyeni 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 Shihlobyeni Primary School's 484; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shihlobyeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shihlobyeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shihlobyeni Primary School, 2,035 compared with 484; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shihlobyeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shihlobyeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shihlobyeni Primary School, 1,946 compared with 484; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shihlobyeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shihlobyeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Elim

Zooming into Elim, here are 5 other schools to compare against Shihlobyeni Primary School.

  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shihlobyeni Primary School, 2,035 compared with 484; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shihlobyeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shihlobyeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Muthuhadini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,737 learners against Shihlobyeni Primary School's 484; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shihlobyeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hluvuka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,132 learners against Shihlobyeni Primary School's 484; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shihlobyeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 64.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shihlobyeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Djunane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 946 learners against Shihlobyeni Primary School's 484, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mahonisi Learning Centre teaches considerably more learners than Shihlobyeni Primary School, 918 compared with 484; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shihlobyeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Shihlobyeni Primary School for 2027

Shihlobyeni Primary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Elim/Magangeni Village
Postal
P. O Box 317; Elim Hospital
Telephone
015 556 4274
EMIS number
912331117

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shihlobyeni 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 Shihlobyeni Primary School directly, on 015 556 4274, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shihlobyeni 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 Shihlobyeni Primary School the best school in Elim?
No matric pass rate is on record for Shihlobyeni 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 Elim besides Shihlobyeni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elim, including Elim.
How big are the classes at Shihlobyeni Primary School?
Shihlobyeni Primary School reported 484 learners and 13 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 Shihlobyeni Primary School?
No. Shihlobyeni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Shihlobyeni Primary School a public or private school?
Shihlobyeni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shihlobyeni Primary School?
You can call 015 556 4274. It is located at Elim/Magangeni Village.
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