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Tshirolwe Primary School

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

Tshirolwe 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 Tshirolwe Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

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

502
Learners
14
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Vhembe West district

5 other schools in Vhembe West district, for comparison against Tshirolwe Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Tshirolwe Primary School's 502; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshirolwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshirolwe 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 Tshirolwe Primary School's 502; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshirolwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshirolwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshirolwe Primary School, 2,202 compared with 502; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshirolwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshirolwe 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 Tshirolwe Primary School's 502; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshirolwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshirolwe 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 Tshirolwe Primary School's 502; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshirolwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshirolwe 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 Tshirolwe Primary School's 502; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshirolwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshirolwe 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 Tshirolwe Primary School's 502; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshirolwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshirolwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Siloam Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshirolwe Primary School, 1,202 compared with 502, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshilogoni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 862 learners against Tshirolwe Primary School's 502; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshirolwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshirolwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mutuwafhethu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 772 learners against Tshirolwe Primary School's 502, 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 Tshirolwe Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Tshirolwe 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
Tshirolwe
Postal
P.o. Box 198; Nzhelele993
Telephone
015 518 4010
EMIS number
928330800

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshirolwe 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 Tshirolwe Primary School directly, on 015 518 4010, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshirolwe 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 Tshirolwe Primary School the best school in Nzhelele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tshirolwe 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 Tshirolwe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nzhelele, including Dzata.
How big are the classes at Tshirolwe Primary School?
Tshirolwe Primary School reported 502 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Tshirolwe Primary School?
No. Tshirolwe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tshirolwe Primary School a public or private school?
Tshirolwe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshirolwe Primary School?
You can call 015 518 4010. It is located at Tshirolwe.
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