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Shilungwa Primary School

Public primary school · Saselamani, Saselemane, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

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

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Shilungwa Primary School is a public primary school in Saselamani, Saselemane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

529
Learners
16
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Shilungwa 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 East district

Here is how Shilungwa Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe East district.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Shilungwa Primary School's 529; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shilungwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Shilungwa Primary School's 529; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shilungwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shilungwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Shilungwa Primary School's 529; is a public combined school, a different phase than Shilungwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shilungwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shilungwa Primary School, 2,254 compared with 529; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shilungwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shilungwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shilungwa Primary School, 2,176 compared with 529; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shilungwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shilungwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Saselemane

Zooming into Saselemane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Shilungwa Primary School.

  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shilungwa Primary School, 2,176 compared with 529; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shilungwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shilungwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Basopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,576 learners against Shilungwa Primary School's 529; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shilungwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shilungwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nwanati Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,345 learners against Shilungwa Primary School's 529; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shilungwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 51.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shilungwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shikundu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shilungwa Primary School, 1,180 compared with 529; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shilungwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shilungwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vongani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,073 learners against Shilungwa Primary School's 529, 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 Shilungwa Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Shilungwa 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
Josefa Village; Mhinga Tribal Authority;
Postal
P.o. Box 572; Saselamani
Telephone
073 251 2105
EMIS number
911360337

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shilungwa 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 Shilungwa Primary School directly, on 073 251 2105, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shilungwa 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 Shilungwa Primary School the best school in Saselemane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Shilungwa 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 Saselemane besides Shilungwa Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Saselemane, including Jim Chavani.
How big are the classes at Shilungwa Primary School?
Shilungwa Primary School reported 529 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Shilungwa Primary School?
No. Shilungwa Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Shilungwa Primary School a public or private school?
Shilungwa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shilungwa Primary School?
You can call 073 251 2105. It is located at Josefa Village; Mhinga Tribal Authority;.
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