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Tutwana Primary School

Public primary school, arts, drama, music & ballet specialisation · Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

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

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

335
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Arts, Drama, Music & Ballet
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Capricorn North district

Here is how Tutwana Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn North district.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Tutwana Primary School's 335; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tutwana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tutwana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Tutwana Primary School's 335; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tutwana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tutwana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Tutwana Primary School's 335, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Tutwana Primary School's 335; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tutwana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 88.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tutwana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tutwana Primary School, 1,254 compared with 335; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tutwana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tutwana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tutwana Primary School, 2,633 compared with 335; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tutwana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tutwana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Tutwana Primary School, 2,010 compared with 335; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 95.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tutwana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tutwana Primary School, 1,969 compared with 335, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tutwana Primary School, 1,821 compared with 335, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tutwana Primary School, 1,780 compared with 335, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Tutwana Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Tutwana 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
Gamatlapa;Doornfontein; Mashashane;
Postal
P.o. Box 89; Mashashane
Telephone
015 224 0134
EMIS number
922221609

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tutwana 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 Tutwana Primary School directly, on 015 224 0134, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tutwana 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 Tutwana Primary School the best school in Polokwane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tutwana 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 Polokwane besides Tutwana Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Tutwana Primary School?
Tutwana Primary School reported 335 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Tutwana Primary School?
No. Tutwana Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tutwana Primary School a public or private school?
Tutwana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tutwana Primary School?
You can call 015 224 0134. It is located at Gamatlapa;Doornfontein; Mashashane;.
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