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Tshiheni Primary School

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

Tshiheni Primary School is a public primary school in Nzhelele. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Tshiheni Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Nzhelele, Tshiheni Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

178
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Vhembe West district

Here is how Tshiheni Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Tshiheni Primary School's 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshiheni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshiheni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Tshiheni Primary School's 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshiheni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshiheni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshiheni Primary School, 2,202 compared with 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshiheni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshiheni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Tshiheni Primary School's 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshiheni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshiheni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Tshiheni Primary School's 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshiheni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshiheni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Nzhelele

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

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Tshiheni Primary School's 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshiheni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshiheni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Tshiheni Primary School's 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshiheni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshiheni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Siloam Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshiheni Primary School, 1,202 compared with 178, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshilogoni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 862 learners against Tshiheni Primary School's 178; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshiheni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshiheni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mutuwafhethu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 772 learners against Tshiheni Primary School's 178, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Tshiheni Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Tshiheni 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
Tshiheni Village; Private Bag X 716; Nzhelele;
Postal
P/Bag 716; Nzhelele993
Telephone
078 791 2005
EMIS number
930330046

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshiheni 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 Tshiheni Primary School directly, on 078 791 2005, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshiheni 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 Tshiheni Primary School the best school in Nzhelele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tshiheni 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 Tshiheni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nzhelele, including Dzata.
How big are the classes at Tshiheni Primary School?
Tshiheni Primary School reported 178 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 Tshiheni Primary School?
No. Tshiheni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tshiheni Primary School a public or private school?
Tshiheni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshiheni Primary School?
You can call 078 791 2005. It is located at Tshiheni Village; Private Bag X 716; Nzhelele;.
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