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Tshilivho Primary School

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

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

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

524
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tshilivho 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 Tshilivho Primary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Tshilivho Primary School's 524; 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 Tshilivho 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 Tshilivho Primary School's 524; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshilivho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshilivho 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 Tshilivho Primary School's 524; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tshilivho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshilivho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshilivho Primary School, 2,254 compared with 524; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshilivho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshilivho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshilivho Primary School, 2,176 compared with 524; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshilivho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshilivho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Makhado

Zooming into Makhado, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tshilivho Primary School.

  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshilivho Primary School, 2,254 compared with 524; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshilivho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshilivho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshilivho Primary School, 2,091 compared with 524; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshilivho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 74.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshilivho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Bergvlam teaches considerably more learners than Tshilivho Primary School, 1,704 compared with 524, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshilivho Primary School, 1,521 compared with 524; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshilivho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 88.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshilivho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshilivho Primary School, 1,458 compared with 524; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshilivho Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshilivho Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Tshilivho Primary School for 2027

Because Tshilivho 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
2144 Dumasi Village; Thohoyandou;
Postal
Private Bag 223; Sibasa
Telephone
99
EMIS number
930350347

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshilivho 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 Tshilivho Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshilivho 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 Tshilivho Primary School the best school in Makhado?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tshilivho 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 Tshilivho Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Tshilivho Primary School?
Tshilivho Primary School reported 524 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Tshilivho Primary School?
No. Tshilivho Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tshilivho Primary School a public or private school?
Tshilivho Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshilivho Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at 2144 Dumasi Village; Thohoyandou;.
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