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Thomani Primary School

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

Thomani Primary School is a public primary school in Gaba, Thohoyandou. 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 Thomani Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Gaba, Thohoyandou, Thomani Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

877
Learners
24
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Thomani Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

5 other schools in Vhembe East district, for comparison against Thomani Primary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Thomani Primary School, 2,643 compared with 877; 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 Thomani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thomani Primary School, 2,493 compared with 877; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thomani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Thomani Primary School, 2,329 compared with 877; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thomani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Thomani Primary School's 877; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thomani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Thomani Primary School's 877; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thomani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Thohoyandou

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

  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Thomani Primary School, 2,329 compared with 877; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thomani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Azwifarwi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thomani Primary School, 2,153 compared with 877; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thomani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshedza Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thomani Primary School, 1,667 compared with 877, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mphalaleni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thomani Primary School, 1,390 compared with 877; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thomani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 82.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Milton Mpfumedzeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thomani Primary School, 1,374 compared with 877; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thomani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomani 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 Thomani Primary School for 2027

Because Thomani 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
Gaba Village; Tshivhuyu;
Postal
P.o. Box 426; Tshaulu987
Telephone
99
EMIS number
930361187

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thomani 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 Thomani Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thomani 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 Thomani Primary School the best school in Thohoyandou?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thomani 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 Thohoyandou besides Thomani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thohoyandou, including Liivha.
How big are the classes at Thomani Primary School?
Thomani Primary School reported 877 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Thomani Primary School?
No. Thomani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Thomani Primary School a public or private school?
Thomani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thomani Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Gaba Village; Tshivhuyu;.
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