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Shiphamele Primary School

Public primary school · Lulekani, Lulekani, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Shiphamele Primary School, a public primary school serving Lulekani. 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 Shiphamele Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Shiphamele Primary School is a public primary school in Lulekani. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,136
Learners
33
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Shiphamele Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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 East district

5 other schools in Mopani East district, for comparison against Shiphamele Primary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Shiphamele Primary School's 1,136, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shiphamele Primary School, 2,021 compared with 1,136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shiphamele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shiphamele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Shiphamele Primary School's 1,136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shiphamele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shiphamele 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 Shiphamele Primary School's 1,136; is a public combined school, a different phase than Shiphamele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shiphamele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shiphamele Primary School, 1,829 compared with 1,136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shiphamele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shiphamele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Lulekani

Zooming into Lulekani, here are 5 other schools to compare against Shiphamele Primary School.

  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Shiphamele Primary School's 1,136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shiphamele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shiphamele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Baranuka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,806 learners against Shiphamele Primary School's 1,136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shiphamele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 90.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shiphamele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkateko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shiphamele Primary School, 1,704 compared with 1,136; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shiphamele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shiphamele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nwasorini Primary School is a similar size to Shiphamele Primary School, with 1,230 learners against 1,136, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kurhula Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Shiphamele Primary School, at 1,147 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Shiphamele Primary School for 2027

Because Shiphamele 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
Stand No. 636 Zonea; Matikoxikaya; Lulekani;
Postal
P/Bag X12007; Lulekani
Telephone
079 132 8024
EMIS number
917420703

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shiphamele 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 Shiphamele Primary School directly, on 079 132 8024, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shiphamele 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 Shiphamele Primary School the best school in Lulekani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Shiphamele 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 Lulekani besides Shiphamele Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lulekani, including Majeje.
How big are the classes at Shiphamele Primary School?
Shiphamele Primary School reported 1,136 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Shiphamele Primary School?
No. Shiphamele Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Shiphamele Primary School a public or private school?
Shiphamele Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shiphamele Primary School?
You can call 079 132 8024. It is located at Stand No. 636 Zonea; Matikoxikaya; Lulekani;.
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