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Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School

Public primary school · Kerkvorsfontein, Dennilton, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School, a public primary school serving Kerkvorsfontein, Dennilton. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School is a public primary school in Kerkvorsfontein, Dennilton. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

665
Learners
19
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Umthombo Wemfundo 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

Sekhukhune South district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune South district, for comparison against Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School, 1,548 compared with 665; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School, 1,394 compared with 665, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School, 1,376 compared with 665; is a public combined school, a different phase than Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School, 1,354 compared with 665, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School, 1,316 compared with 665, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Dennilton

Zooming into Dennilton, here are 5 other schools to compare against Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School.

  • Thlako Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,314 learners against Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School's 665; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hosia Aphane Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,191 learners against Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School's 665; is a public combined school, a different phase than Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sereme Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School, 1,102 compared with 665; is a public combined school, a different phase than Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 38% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Montsosabosego Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,059 learners against Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School's 665, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sebakanaga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School, 1,019 compared with 665; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umthombo Wemfundo 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 Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School for 2027

Umthombo Wemfundo 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
Dennilton
Postal
Po Box 433
Telephone
013 983 0787
EMIS number
996606723

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umthombo Wemfundo 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 Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School directly, on 013 983 0787, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umthombo Wemfundo 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 Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School the best school in Dennilton?
No matric pass rate is on record for Umthombo Wemfundo 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 Dennilton besides Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Dennilton, including Thlako.
How big are the classes at Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School?
Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School reported 665 learners and 19 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 Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School?
No. Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School a public or private school?
Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School?
You can call 013 983 0787. It is located at Dennilton.
Related

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