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Tefu Primary School

Public primary school · Gashalanevilage, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

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

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Tefu Primary School is a public primary school in Gashalanevilage, Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

429
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tefu 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

Capricorn North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn North district with Tefu Primary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tefu Primary School, 1,801 compared with 429; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tefu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tefu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tefu Primary School, 1,637 compared with 429; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tefu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tefu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maphetsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tefu Primary School, 1,466 compared with 429, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tefu Primary School, 1,342 compared with 429; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tefu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tefu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nare Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,254 learners against Tefu Primary School's 429; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tefu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tefu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tefu Primary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Tefu Primary School's 429; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tefu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tefu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Tefu Primary School's 429; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 95.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tefu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Tefu Primary School's 429, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Tefu Primary School's 429, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Tefu Primary School's 429, 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 Tefu Primary School for 2027

Tefu 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
Schoerlen Farm; Bochum; Site Number 13;
Postal
P.o. Box 209; Bochum
Telephone
015 571 5218
EMIS number
920211855

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tefu 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 Tefu Primary School directly, on 015 571 5218, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tefu 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 Tefu Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tefu 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 Polokwane besides Tefu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Tefu Primary School?
Tefu Primary School reported 429 learners and 13 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 Tefu Primary School?
No. Tefu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tefu Primary School a public or private school?
Tefu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tefu Primary School?
You can call 015 571 5218. It is located at Schoerlen Farm; Bochum; Site Number 13;.
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