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Tshimonela Primary School

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

Tshimonela Primary School is a public primary school in Elim. 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 Tshimonela Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Elim, Tshimonela Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

849
Learners
20
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Vhembe West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe West district with Tshimonela Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Tshimonela Primary School's 849; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshimonela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshimonela 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 Tshimonela Primary School's 849; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshimonela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshimonela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshimonela Primary School, 2,202 compared with 849; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshimonela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshimonela 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 Tshimonela Primary School's 849; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshimonela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshimonela 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 Tshimonela Primary School's 849; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshimonela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshimonela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Elim

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

  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Tshimonela Primary School's 849; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshimonela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshimonela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Muthuhadini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshimonela Primary School, 1,737 compared with 849; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshimonela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hluvuka Secondary School is a similar size to Tshimonela Primary School, with 1,132 learners against 849; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshimonela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 64.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshimonela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Djunane Primary School is a similar size to Tshimonela Primary School, with 946 learners against 849, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mahonisi Learning Centre is a similar size to Tshimonela Primary School, with 918 learners against 849; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshimonela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Tshimonela Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Tshimonela 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
Mpheni Tribal; Authority;
Postal
P/Bag X333; Elim Hospital960
Telephone
99
EMIS number
931331346

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshimonela 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 Tshimonela Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshimonela 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 Tshimonela Primary School the best school in Elim?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tshimonela 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 Elim besides Tshimonela Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elim, including Elim.
How big are the classes at Tshimonela Primary School?
Tshimonela Primary School reported 849 learners and 20 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 Tshimonela Primary School?
No. Tshimonela Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tshimonela Primary School a public or private school?
Tshimonela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshimonela Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Mpheni Tribal; Authority;.
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