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Thutlane Primary School

Public primary school · Mathlaba, Bakenberg, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

Thutlane Primary School is a public primary school in Mathlaba, Bakenberg. 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 Thutlane Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mathlaba, Bakenberg, Thutlane Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

353
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

Here is how Thutlane Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mogalakwena district.

  • Mmamangina Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thutlane Primary School, 1,679 compared with 353, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Thutlane Primary School's 353, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,445 learners against Thutlane Primary School's 353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thutlane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thutlane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mageme Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,429 learners against Thutlane Primary School's 353, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thutlane Primary School, 1,272 compared with 353, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Bakenberg

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

  • Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 776 learners against Thutlane Primary School's 353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thutlane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thutlane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgoka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 719 learners against Thutlane Primary School's 353, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Leubaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 624 learners against Thutlane Primary School's 353, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Suswe Primary School is a similar size to Thutlane Primary School, with 428 learners against 353, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bakenberg Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thutlane Primary School, at 394 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thutlane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 68.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thutlane 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 Thutlane Primary School for 2027

Because Thutlane 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
Ga Nithwathwase; P.o. Box 1067; B;
Postal
P.o. Box 1067; Bakenberg
Telephone
99
EMIS number
921141314

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thutlane 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 Thutlane Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thutlane 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 Thutlane Primary School the best school in Bakenberg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thutlane 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 Bakenberg besides Thutlane Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bakenberg, including Dennis Matlhaba Ii.
How big are the classes at Thutlane Primary School?
Thutlane Primary School reported 353 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Thutlane Primary School?
No. Thutlane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Thutlane Primary School a public or private school?
Thutlane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thutlane Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Ga Nithwathwase; P.o. Box 1067; B;.
Related

Related schools in Bakenberg

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