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Thomo -1 Primary School

Public primary school · Giyani, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Thomo -1 Primary School is a public primary school based in Giyani. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Thomo -1 Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Giyani, Thomo -1 Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

568
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Thomo -1 Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Mopani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani East district with Thomo -1 Primary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Thomo -1 Primary School, 2,087 compared with 568, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Thomo -1 Primary School's 568; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thomo -1 Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomo -1 Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thomo -1 Primary School, 1,937 compared with 568; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thomo -1 Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomo -1 Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Thomo -1 Primary School, 1,855 compared with 568; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thomo -1 Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomo -1 Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Thomo -1 Primary School's 568; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thomo -1 Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomo -1 Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Giyani

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

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Thomo -1 Primary School, 2,087 compared with 568, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,815 learners against Thomo -1 Primary School's 568; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thomo -1 Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomo -1 Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Risinga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thomo -1 Primary School, 1,750 compared with 568; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thomo -1 Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomo -1 Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Giyani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,480 learners against Thomo -1 Primary School's 568; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thomo -1 Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomo -1 Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Thomo -1 Primary School's 568; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thomo -1 Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thomo -1 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 Thomo -1 Primary School for 2027

Thomo -1 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
Thomo Village; Block 7;
Postal
P.o. Box 533; Giyani
Telephone
079 835 6807
EMIS number
916411099

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thomo -1 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 Thomo -1 Primary School directly, on 079 835 6807, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thomo -1 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 Thomo -1 Primary School the best school in Giyani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thomo -1 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 Giyani besides Thomo -1 Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Thomo -1 Primary School?
Thomo -1 Primary School reported 568 learners and 15 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 Thomo -1 Primary School?
No. Thomo -1 Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Thomo -1 Primary School a public or private school?
Thomo -1 Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thomo -1 Primary School?
You can call 079 835 6807. It is located at Thomo Village; Block 7;.
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