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Tsekere Primary School

Public primary school · Garaphahlelo, Paulusweg, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

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

Tsekere Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Garaphahlelo, Paulusweg. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

456
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tsekere 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 East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani East district with Tsekere Primary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Tsekere Primary School's 456, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsekere Primary School, 2,021 compared with 456; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsekere Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsekere Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Tsekere Primary School's 456; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsekere Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsekere 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 Tsekere Primary School's 456; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tsekere Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsekere Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsekere Primary School, 1,829 compared with 456; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsekere Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsekere Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Paulusweg

Zooming into Paulusweg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tsekere Primary School.

  • Sebelaolo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsekere Primary School, 1,693 compared with 456, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ramaite Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 665 learners against Tsekere Primary School's 456, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Celeste Academy Of Excellence sits in roughly the same size range as Tsekere Primary School, at 515 learners, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Mphuma Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tsekere Primary School, at 503 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsekere Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 62.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsekere Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Machepelele Secondary School is a similar size to Tsekere Primary School, with 472 learners against 456; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tsekere Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 86% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tsekere 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 Tsekere Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Tsekere 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
Soekmekaar; Ga-Raphahlelo; Soetfontein;
Postal
P.0 Box 41, Paulsweng
Telephone
064 804 8993
EMIS number
919361613

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tsekere 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 Tsekere Primary School directly, on 064 804 8993, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tsekere 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 Tsekere Primary School the best school in Paulusweg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tsekere 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 Paulusweg besides Tsekere Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Paulusweg, including Sebelaolo.
How big are the classes at Tsekere Primary School?
Tsekere Primary School reported 456 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Tsekere Primary School?
No. Tsekere Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tsekere Primary School a public or private school?
Tsekere Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tsekere Primary School?
You can call 064 804 8993. It is located at Soekmekaar; Ga-Raphahlelo; Soetfontein;.
Related

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