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Tovhowani Primary School

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

In Tovhowani, Thohoyandou, Tovhowani 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 Tovhowani Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

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

182
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tovhowani 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

Vhembe East district

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

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Tovhowani Primary School's 182; 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 Tovhowani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Tovhowani Primary School's 182; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tovhowani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tovhowani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Tovhowani Primary School's 182; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tovhowani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tovhowani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tovhowani Primary School, 2,254 compared with 182; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tovhowani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tovhowani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tovhowani Primary School, 2,176 compared with 182; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tovhowani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tovhowani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Thohoyandou

Zooming into Thohoyandou, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tovhowani Primary School.

  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Tovhowani Primary School's 182; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tovhowani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tovhowani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Azwifarwi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,153 learners against Tovhowani Primary School's 182; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tovhowani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tovhowani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshedza Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,667 learners against Tovhowani Primary School's 182, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mphalaleni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,390 learners against Tovhowani Primary School's 182; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tovhowani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 82.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tovhowani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Milton Mpfumedzeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,374 learners against Tovhowani Primary School's 182; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tovhowani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tovhowani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Tovhowani Primary School for 2027

Tovhowani 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
Tovhowani Village; Mulenzhe Tribal; Authority;
Postal
Box 336; Thohoyandou
Telephone
078 735 0352
EMIS number
930361736

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tovhowani 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 Tovhowani Primary School directly, on 078 735 0352, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tovhowani 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 Tovhowani Primary School the best school in Thohoyandou?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tovhowani 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 Thohoyandou besides Tovhowani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thohoyandou, including Liivha.
How big are the classes at Tovhowani Primary School?
Tovhowani Primary School reported 182 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Tovhowani Primary School?
No. Tovhowani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tovhowani Primary School a public or private school?
Tovhowani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tovhowani Primary School?
You can call 078 735 0352. It is located at Tovhowani Village; Mulenzhe Tribal; Authority;.
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