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Thabakhibidu Primary School

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

In Rooiberg, Thabakhibidu Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Thabakhibidu Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Thabakhibidu Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Rooiberg. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

376
Learners
13
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Thabakhibidu 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

Waterberg district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Waterberg district with Thabakhibidu Primary School.

  • Phagameng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabakhibidu Primary School, 2,114 compared with 376; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabakhibidu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabakhibidu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabakhibidu Primary School, 1,674 compared with 376, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabakhibidu Primary School, 1,670 compared with 376; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabakhibidu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabakhibidu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabakhibidu Primary School, 1,620 compared with 376; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabakhibidu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabakhibidu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ditheku Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,575 learners against Thabakhibidu Primary School's 376, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Rooiberg

Zooming into Rooiberg, here are 1 other schools to compare against Thabakhibidu Primary School.

  • Itireleng Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thabakhibidu Primary School, at 305 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabakhibidu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabakhibidu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Thabakhibidu Primary School for 2027

Thabakhibidu 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
Maroela Street; Next To S.a.p. Site No 45;
Postal
P.o. Box 85; Rooiberg
Telephone
014 734 1768
EMIS number
910131645

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thabakhibidu 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 Thabakhibidu Primary School directly, on 014 734 1768, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thabakhibidu 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 Thabakhibidu Primary School the best school in Rooiberg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thabakhibidu 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 Rooiberg besides Thabakhibidu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Rooiberg, including Itireleng.
How big are the classes at Thabakhibidu Primary School?
Thabakhibidu Primary School reported 376 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Thabakhibidu Primary School?
No. Thabakhibidu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Thabakhibidu Primary School a public or private school?
Thabakhibidu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thabakhibidu Primary School?
You can call 014 734 1768. It is located at Maroela Street; Next To S.a.p. Site No 45;.
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