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Tshifhire Primary School

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

Welcome to Tshifhire Primary School, a public primary school serving Makhado, Nzhelele. 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 Tshifhire Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Tshifhire Primary School is a public primary school in Makhado, Nzhelele. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

339
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tshifhire Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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 Tshifhire Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshifhire Primary School, 2,569 compared with 339; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshifhire Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshifhire Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshifhire Primary School, 2,292 compared with 339; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshifhire Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshifhire 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 Tshifhire Primary School's 339; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshifhire Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshifhire Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshifhire Primary School, 2,035 compared with 339; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshifhire Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshifhire Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshifhire Primary School, 1,946 compared with 339; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshifhire Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshifhire Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Nzhelele

Zooming into Nzhelele, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tshifhire Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshifhire Primary School, 2,569 compared with 339; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshifhire Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshifhire Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshifhire Primary School, 2,292 compared with 339; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshifhire Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshifhire Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Siloam Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,202 learners against Tshifhire Primary School's 339, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshilogoni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshifhire Primary School, 862 compared with 339; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshifhire Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshifhire Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mutuwafhethu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshifhire Primary School, 772 compared with 339, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Tshifhire Primary School for 2027

Because Tshifhire 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
Maelula Village; Dzanani District; Nzhelele;
Postal
P.o. Box 509; Nzelele993
Telephone
076 784 7722
EMIS number
928331193

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshifhire 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 Tshifhire Primary School directly, on 076 784 7722, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshifhire 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 Tshifhire Primary School the best school in Nzhelele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tshifhire 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 Nzhelele besides Tshifhire Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nzhelele, including Dzata.
How big are the classes at Tshifhire Primary School?
Tshifhire Primary School reported 339 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Tshifhire Primary School?
No. Tshifhire Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tshifhire Primary School a public or private school?
Tshifhire Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshifhire Primary School?
You can call 076 784 7722. It is located at Maelula Village; Dzanani District; Nzhelele;.
Related

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