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Thenzheni Primary School

Public primary school · Makonde, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

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

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Thenzheni Primary School is a public primary school in Makonde. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

204
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Thenzheni 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

Vhembe East district

Here is how Thenzheni Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe East district.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Thenzheni Primary School's 204; 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 Thenzheni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Thenzheni Primary School's 204; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thenzheni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thenzheni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Thenzheni Primary School's 204; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thenzheni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thenzheni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thenzheni Primary School, 2,254 compared with 204; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thenzheni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thenzheni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thenzheni Primary School, 2,176 compared with 204; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thenzheni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thenzheni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Makonde

Zooming into Makonde, here are 5 other schools to compare against Thenzheni Primary School.

  • Makonde Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 771 learners against Thenzheni Primary School's 204, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Vhurivhuri Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 380 learners against Thenzheni Primary School's 204, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lucas Ratshalingwa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 373 learners against Thenzheni Primary School's 204; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thenzheni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thenzheni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tombolagole Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 348 learners against Thenzheni Primary School's 204; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thenzheni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thenzheni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mavunde Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thenzheni Primary School, 318 compared with 204, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Thenzheni Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Thenzheni Primary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Thenzeni Location
Postal
P.o. Box 1612; Makhonde
Telephone
082 533 8881
EMIS number
930310868

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thenzheni 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 Thenzheni Primary School directly, on 082 533 8881, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thenzheni 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 Thenzheni Primary School the best school in Makonde?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thenzheni 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 Makonde besides Thenzheni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makonde, including Makonde.
How big are the classes at Thenzheni Primary School?
Thenzheni Primary School reported 204 learners and 6 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 Thenzheni Primary School?
No. Thenzheni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Thenzheni Primary School a public or private school?
Thenzheni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thenzheni Primary School?
You can call 082 533 8881. It is located at Thenzeni Location.
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