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Tshikombani Primary School

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

Tshikombani Primary School is a public primary school based in Nzhelele. 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 Tshikombani Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

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

450
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Vhembe West district

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

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Tshikombani Primary School's 450; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshikombani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshikombani 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 Tshikombani Primary School's 450; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshikombani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshikombani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshikombani Primary School, 2,202 compared with 450; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshikombani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshikombani 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 Tshikombani Primary School's 450; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshikombani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshikombani 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 Tshikombani Primary School's 450; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshikombani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshikombani 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 Tshikombani Primary School's 450; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshikombani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshikombani 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 Tshikombani Primary School's 450; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshikombani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshikombani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Siloam Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshikombani Primary School, 1,202 compared with 450, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshilogoni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 862 learners against Tshikombani Primary School's 450; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshikombani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshikombani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mutuwafhethu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 772 learners against Tshikombani Primary School's 450, 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 Tshikombani Primary School for 2027

Tshikombani 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
Tshikombani Village; Tshivhase Tribal; Thohoyan;
Postal
P.o. Box 120; Nzhelele993
Telephone
015 973 6201
EMIS number
928330138

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshikombani 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 Tshikombani Primary School directly, on 015 973 6201, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshikombani 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 Tshikombani Primary School the best school in Nzhelele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tshikombani 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 Tshikombani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nzhelele, including Dzata.
How big are the classes at Tshikombani Primary School?
Tshikombani Primary School reported 450 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Tshikombani Primary School?
No. Tshikombani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tshikombani Primary School a public or private school?
Tshikombani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshikombani Primary School?
You can call 015 973 6201. It is located at Tshikombani Village; Tshivhase Tribal; Thohoyan;.
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