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Tswelopele Primary School

Public primary school · Bothashoek, Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Tswelopele Primary School is a public primary school in Bothashoek, Burgersfort. 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 Tswelopele Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Bothashoek, Burgersfort, Tswelopele Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

639
Learners
15
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Tswelopele Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune East district, for comparison against Tswelopele Primary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Tswelopele Primary School, 2,177 compared with 639; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tswelopele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tswelopele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Tswelopele Primary School's 639; 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 Tswelopele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Tswelopele Primary School's 639, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tswelopele Primary School, 1,571 compared with 639, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tswelopele Primary School, 1,570 compared with 639; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tswelopele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tswelopele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Burgersfort

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

  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Tswelopele Primary School's 639; 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 Tswelopele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Tswelopele Primary School's 639, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tswelopele Primary School, 1,570 compared with 639; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tswelopele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tswelopele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mogolo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Tswelopele Primary School's 639; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tswelopele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tswelopele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,483 learners against Tswelopele Primary School's 639; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tswelopele Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tswelopele 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 Tswelopele Primary School for 2027

Tswelopele 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
Bothashoek; Dithabaneng;
Postal
P.o. Box 848; Burgersfort
Telephone
082 433 5501
EMIS number
925621216

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tswelopele 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 Tswelopele Primary School directly, on 082 433 5501, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tswelopele 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 Tswelopele Primary School the best school in Burgersfort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tswelopele 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 Burgersfort besides Tswelopele Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Tswelopele Primary School?
Tswelopele Primary School reported 639 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 43 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 Tswelopele Primary School?
No. Tswelopele Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tswelopele Primary School a public or private school?
Tswelopele Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tswelopele Primary School?
You can call 082 433 5501. It is located at Bothashoek; Dithabaneng;.
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