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Shopiane Primary School

Public primary school · Steelpoort, Steelpoort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Shopiane Primary School is a public primary school based in Steelpoort. 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 Shopiane Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Steelpoort, Shopiane Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

1,571
Learners
40
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Shopiane Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune East district, for comparison against Shopiane Primary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is a similar size to Shopiane Primary School, with 2,177 learners against 1,571; is a public combined school, a different phase than Shopiane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shopiane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Thomas College is a similar size to Shopiane Primary School, with 2,042 learners against 1,571; 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 Shopiane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School is a similar size to Shopiane Primary School, with 1,875 learners against 1,571, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is a similar size to Shopiane Primary School, with 1,570 learners against 1,571; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shopiane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shopiane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mogolo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Shopiane Primary School, at 1,567 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shopiane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shopiane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Steelpoort

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

  • Kgahlanong Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Shopiane Primary School, at 1,520 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shopiane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shopiane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makopole Ii Secondary School is a similar size to Shopiane Primary School, with 1,400 learners against 1,571; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shopiane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 88.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shopiane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gobetse Secondary School is a similar size to Shopiane Primary School, with 1,299 learners against 1,571; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Shopiane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Shopiane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Steelpoort Academy is a similar size to Shopiane Primary School, with 1,247 learners against 1,571; is a public combined school, a different phase than Shopiane Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Maelebe Primary School teaches fewer learners than Shopiane Primary School, 1,049 compared with 1,571, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Shopiane Primary School for 2027

Because Shopiane 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
391 Eerstegeluk
Postal
P.o.box 123
Telephone
013 237 0024
EMIS number
996606305

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shopiane 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 Shopiane Primary School directly, on 013 237 0024, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shopiane 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 Shopiane Primary School the best school in Steelpoort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Shopiane 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 Steelpoort besides Shopiane Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Steelpoort, including Kgahlanong.
How big are the classes at Shopiane Primary School?
Shopiane Primary School reported 1,571 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Shopiane Primary School?
No. Shopiane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Shopiane Primary School a public or private school?
Shopiane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shopiane Primary School?
You can call 013 237 0024. It is located at 391 Eerstegeluk.
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