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Tlhelani Primary School

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

Tlhelani Primary School is a public primary school in Saselemane. 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 Tlhelani Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

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

459
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Vhembe East district

Here is how Tlhelani Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe East district.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhelani Primary School, 2,643 compared with 459; 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 Tlhelani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhelani Primary School, 2,493 compared with 459; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhelani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tlhelani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhelani Primary School, 2,329 compared with 459; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tlhelani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tlhelani 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 Tlhelani Primary School's 459; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhelani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tlhelani 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 Tlhelani Primary School's 459; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhelani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tlhelani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Saselemane

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

  • Jim Chavani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Tlhelani Primary School's 459; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhelani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tlhelani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Basopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhelani Primary School, 1,576 compared with 459; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhelani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tlhelani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nwanati Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhelani Primary School, 1,345 compared with 459; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhelani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 51.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tlhelani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shikundu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,180 learners against Tlhelani Primary School's 459; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tlhelani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tlhelani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vongani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhelani Primary School, 1,073 compared with 459, 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 Tlhelani Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Tlhelani Primary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Shikundu Xifaxani
Postal
P.o. Box 524; Saselamani
Telephone
015 853 1823
EMIS number
911360306

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tlhelani 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 Tlhelani Primary School directly, on 015 853 1823, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tlhelani 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 Tlhelani Primary School the best school in Saselemane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tlhelani 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 Saselemane besides Tlhelani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Saselemane, including Jim Chavani.
How big are the classes at Tlhelani Primary School?
Tlhelani Primary School reported 459 learners and 12 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 Tlhelani Primary School?
No. Tlhelani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tlhelani Primary School a public or private school?
Tlhelani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tlhelani Primary School?
You can call 015 853 1823. It is located at Shikundu Xifaxani.
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