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Thibedi Primary School

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

Thibedi Primary School is a public primary school in Driekop, Burgersfort. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Thibedi Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Driekop, Burgersfort, Thibedi Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

264
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sekhukhune East district with Thibedi Primary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Thibedi Primary School, 2,177 compared with 264; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thibedi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thibedi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Thibedi Primary School's 264; 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 Thibedi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Thibedi Primary School's 264, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thibedi Primary School, 1,571 compared with 264, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thibedi Primary School, 1,570 compared with 264; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thibedi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thibedi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Burgersfort

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

  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Thibedi Primary School's 264; 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 Thibedi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Thibedi Primary School's 264, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thibedi Primary School, 1,570 compared with 264; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thibedi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thibedi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mogolo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Thibedi Primary School's 264; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thibedi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thibedi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,483 learners against Thibedi Primary School's 264; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thibedi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thibedi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Thibedi Primary School for 2027

Because Thibedi 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
Thibedi Primary School; Motlolo; Ga Mafolo;
Postal
P/Bag X9109; Driekop1129
Telephone
071 556 8311
EMIS number
925631305

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thibedi 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 Thibedi Primary School directly, on 071 556 8311, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thibedi 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 Thibedi Primary School the best school in Burgersfort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thibedi 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 Burgersfort besides Thibedi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Thibedi Primary School?
Thibedi Primary School reported 264 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Thibedi Primary School?
No. Thibedi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Thibedi Primary School a public or private school?
Thibedi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thibedi Primary School?
You can call 071 556 8311. It is located at Thibedi Primary School; Motlolo; Ga Mafolo;.
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