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Tsakani Primary School

Public primary school · Elim, Elim, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Tsakani Primary School, a public primary school serving Elim. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Tsakani Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Tsakani Primary School is a public primary school in Elim. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

842
Learners
19
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tsakani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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 West district

5 other schools in Vhembe West district, for comparison against Tsakani Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsakani Primary School, 2,569 compared with 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsakani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsakani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsakani Primary School, 2,292 compared with 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsakani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsakani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Tsakani Primary School's 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsakani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsakani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsakani Primary School, 2,035 compared with 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsakani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsakani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsakani Primary School, 1,946 compared with 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsakani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsakani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Elim

Zooming into Elim, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tsakani Primary School.

  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsakani Primary School, 2,035 compared with 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsakani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsakani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Muthuhadini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,737 learners against Tsakani Primary School's 842; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsakani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hluvuka Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tsakani Primary School, at 1,132 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsakani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 64.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsakani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Djunane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tsakani Primary School, at 946 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mahonisi Learning Centre sits in roughly the same size range as Tsakani Primary School, at 918 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsakani 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 Tsakani Primary School for 2027

Because Tsakani 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
Elim To Bungeni Road
Postal
P.o.box 749
Telephone
99
EMIS number
993304307

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tsakani 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 Tsakani Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tsakani 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 Tsakani Primary School the best school in Elim?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tsakani 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 Elim besides Tsakani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elim, including Elim.
How big are the classes at Tsakani Primary School?
Tsakani Primary School reported 842 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 44 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 Tsakani Primary School?
No. Tsakani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tsakani Primary School a public or private school?
Tsakani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tsakani Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Elim To Bungeni Road.
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