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Tshilapfene Primary School

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

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

Tshilapfene Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Vhufuli. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

166
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tshilapfene 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 East district

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

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Tshilapfene Primary School's 166; 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 Tshilapfene Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Tshilapfene Primary School's 166; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshilapfene Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshilapfene Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Tshilapfene Primary School's 166; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tshilapfene Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshilapfene Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshilapfene Primary School, 2,254 compared with 166; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshilapfene Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshilapfene Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshilapfene Primary School, 2,176 compared with 166; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshilapfene Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshilapfene Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Vhufuli

Zooming into Vhufuli, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tshilapfene Primary School.

  • Sudzulusani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 280 learners against Tshilapfene Primary School's 166, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshitereke Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 236 learners against Tshilapfene Primary School's 166, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mukumbani Primary School is a similar size to Tshilapfene Primary School, with 213 learners against 166, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Grace And Love School is noticeably smaller, with 97 learners against Tshilapfene Primary School's 166, and is a public special needs education school, a different phase than Tshilapfene Primary School.
  • Tshivhungululu Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 83 learners against Tshilapfene Primary School's 166, 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 Tshilapfene Primary School for 2027

Because Tshilapfene 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
Tshilapfene Village;Tshivhase Tribal Authority;
Postal
P.o. Box 1155; Vhufuli
Telephone
082 577 5809
EMIS number
930350897

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshilapfene 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 Tshilapfene Primary School directly, on 082 577 5809, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshilapfene 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 Tshilapfene Primary School the best school in Vhufuli?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tshilapfene 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 Vhufuli besides Tshilapfene Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Vhufuli, including Sudzulusani.
How big are the classes at Tshilapfene Primary School?
Tshilapfene Primary School reported 166 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 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 Tshilapfene Primary School?
No. Tshilapfene Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tshilapfene Primary School a public or private school?
Tshilapfene Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshilapfene Primary School?
You can call 082 577 5809. It is located at Tshilapfene Village;Tshivhase Tribal Authority;.
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