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Thoto Primary School

Public primary school · Thotovillage, Glencowie, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Thoto Primary School is a public primary school in Thotovillage, Glencowie. 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 Thoto Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Thotovillage, Glencowie, Thoto Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

404
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune South district, for comparison against Thoto Primary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Thoto Primary School's 404; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thoto Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thoto Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Thoto Primary School's 404, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Thoto Primary School's 404; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thoto Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Thoto Primary School's 404, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Thoto Primary School's 404, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Glencowie

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

  • Ponti Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 880 learners against Thoto Primary School's 404; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thoto Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thoto Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Legaletlwa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thoto Primary School, at 387 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thoto Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thoto Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sedikwe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thoto Primary School, at 341 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Seopo Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 281 learners against Thoto Primary School's 404; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thoto Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thoto Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mapogo Primary School teaches fewer learners than Thoto Primary School, 261 compared with 404, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Thoto Primary School for 2027

Because Thoto 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
Nebo; Pedi Mamone; Thoto Village;
Postal
P.o. Box 86; Glen-Cowie1061
Telephone
082 567 0496
EMIS number
924642947

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thoto 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 Thoto Primary School directly, on 082 567 0496, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thoto 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 Thoto Primary School the best school in Glencowie?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thoto 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 Glencowie besides Thoto Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Glencowie, including Ponti.
How big are the classes at Thoto Primary School?
Thoto Primary School reported 404 learners and 11 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 Thoto Primary School?
No. Thoto Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Thoto Primary School a public or private school?
Thoto Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thoto Primary School?
You can call 082 567 0496. It is located at Nebo; Pedi Mamone; Thoto Village;.
Related

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