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Tlhapedi Primary School

Public primary school · Tzaneen, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Tzaneen, Tlhapedi Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Tlhapedi Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Tlhapedi Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Tzaneen. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

755
Learners
20
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tlhapedi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Mopani West district

5 other schools in Mopani West district, for comparison against Tlhapedi Primary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Tlhapedi Primary School's 755; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhapedi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tlhapedi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Tlhapedi Primary School's 755, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhapedi Primary School, 1,675 compared with 755; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhapedi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tlhapedi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Tlhapedi Primary School's 755; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhapedi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tlhapedi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Tlhapedi Primary School's 755, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

Zooming into Tzaneen, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tlhapedi Primary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Tlhapedi Primary School's 755; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhapedi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tlhapedi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Tlhapedi Primary School's 755; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tlhapedi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tlhapedi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Tzaneen teaches considerably more learners than Tlhapedi Primary School, 1,520 compared with 755, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhapedi Primary School, 1,332 compared with 755; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhapedi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tlhapedi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motupakgomo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhapedi Primary School, 1,275 compared with 755, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Tlhapedi Primary School for 2027

Because Tlhapedi 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
Mopje Village
Postal
P.o. Box 2741; Tzaneen
Telephone
99
EMIS number
918511463

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tlhapedi 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 Tlhapedi Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tlhapedi Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Tlhapedi Primary School the best school in Tzaneen?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tlhapedi 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 Tzaneen besides Tlhapedi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at Tlhapedi Primary School?
Tlhapedi Primary School reported 755 learners and 20 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 Tlhapedi Primary School?
No. Tlhapedi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tlhapedi Primary School a public or private school?
Tlhapedi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tlhapedi Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Mopje Village.
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