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Tshifhatani Primary School

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

Tshifhatani Primary School is a public primary school based in Tshidimbini, Makhado. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Tshifhatani Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tshidimbini, Makhado, Tshifhatani Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

202
Learners
5
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Vhembe East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe East district with Tshifhatani Primary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Tshifhatani Primary School, 2,643 compared with 202; 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 Tshifhatani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshifhatani Primary School, 2,493 compared with 202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshifhatani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshifhatani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Tshifhatani Primary School, 2,329 compared with 202; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tshifhatani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshifhatani 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 Tshifhatani Primary School's 202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshifhatani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshifhatani 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 Tshifhatani Primary School's 202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshifhatani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshifhatani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Makhado

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

  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Tshifhatani Primary School's 202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshifhatani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshifhatani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,091 learners against Tshifhatani Primary School's 202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshifhatani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 74.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshifhatani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Bergvlam is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,704 learners against Tshifhatani Primary School's 202, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,521 learners against Tshifhatani Primary School's 202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshifhatani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 88.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshifhatani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,458 learners against Tshifhatani Primary School's 202; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshifhatani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshifhatani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Tshifhatani Primary School for 2027

Tshifhatani 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
Tshidimbini; Opposite Vondwe; Hardware;
Postal
P.o. Box 215; Tshidimbini972
Telephone
99
EMIS number
930350163

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshifhatani 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 Tshifhatani Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshifhatani 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 Tshifhatani Primary School the best school in Makhado?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tshifhatani 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 Makhado besides Tshifhatani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Tshifhatani Primary School?
Tshifhatani Primary School reported 202 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Tshifhatani Primary School?
No. Tshifhatani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tshifhatani Primary School a public or private school?
Tshifhatani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshifhatani Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Tshidimbini; Opposite Vondwe; Hardware;.
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