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Shongoane Primary School

Public primary school · Lephalale, Lephalale, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Shongoane Primary School is a public primary school based in Lephalale. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Shongoane Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Lephalale, Shongoane Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

268
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Shongoane Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Waterberg district

5 other schools in Waterberg district, for comparison against Shongoane Primary School.

  • Phagameng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,114 learners against Shongoane Primary School's 268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shongoane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shongoane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,674 learners against Shongoane Primary School's 268, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,670 learners against Shongoane Primary School's 268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shongoane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shongoane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Shongoane Primary School's 268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shongoane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shongoane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ditheku Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Shongoane Primary School, 1,575 compared with 268, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Lephalale

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

  • Lephalale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Shongoane Primary School, 1,183 compared with 268, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Matshwara Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shongoane Primary School, 1,171 compared with 268; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shongoane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shongoane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ikitseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Shongoane Primary School, 1,056 compared with 268, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bosveld Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 935 learners against Shongoane Primary School's 268, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Tshukudu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Shongoane Primary School, 890 compared with 268, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Shongoane Primary School for 2027

Because Shongoane 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
Shongoane No 1; Villa Nora;
Postal
P.o. Box 575; Ellisras
Telephone
072 488 8557
EMIS number
921111085

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shongoane 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 Shongoane Primary School directly, on 072 488 8557, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shongoane 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 Shongoane Primary School the best school in Lephalale?
No matric pass rate is on record for Shongoane 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 Lephalale besides Shongoane Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lephalale, including Lephalale.
How big are the classes at Shongoane Primary School?
Shongoane Primary School reported 268 learners and 8 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 Shongoane Primary School?
No. Shongoane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Shongoane Primary School a public or private school?
Shongoane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shongoane Primary School?
You can call 072 488 8557. It is located at Shongoane No 1; Villa Nora;.
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