Unicorn Preparatory Primary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about Unicorn Preparatory Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Unicorn Preparatory Primary School is a private primary school serving families in and around Tzaneen. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

355

Learners

Educators

R30,000-R420,000/yr est.

Funding status

Private

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Unicorn Preparatory Primary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Mopani West district

Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Unicorn Preparatory Primary School's 355; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Unicorn Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Unicorn Preparatory Primary School's 355; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Unicorn Preparatory Primary School, 1,675 compared with 355; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Unicorn Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Unicorn Preparatory Primary School's 355; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Unicorn Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Unicorn Preparatory Primary School's 355; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Unicorn Preparatory Primary School's 355; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Unicorn Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Unicorn Preparatory Primary School's 355; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Unicorn Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Primary School Tzaneen teaches considerably more learners than Unicorn Preparatory Primary School, 1,520 compared with 355; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Merensky Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Unicorn Preparatory Primary School, 1,332 compared with 355; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Unicorn Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Motupakgomo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Unicorn Preparatory Primary School, 1,275 compared with 355; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Circle Drive; Tzaneen;
Postal: P/Bag X4030; Tzaneen
Telephone: 015 307 2840
Website: unicornschool.co.za
Email: secretary@unicornschool.co.za
EMIS number: 901531375

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Unicorn Preparatory 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 Unicorn Preparatory Primary School directly, on 015 307 2840, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Unicorn Preparatory 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 Unicorn Preparatory Primary School the best school in Tzaneen?

No matric pass rate is on record for Unicorn Preparatory Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.

How many other schools are there in Tzaneen besides Unicorn Preparatory Primary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.

How big are the classes at Unicorn Preparatory Primary School?

Unicorn Preparatory Primary School reported 355 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Unicorn Preparatory Primary School?

Yes. As a private school, Unicorn Preparatory Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

Is Unicorn Preparatory Primary School a public or private school?

Unicorn Preparatory Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.

How can I contact Unicorn Preparatory Primary School?

You can call 015 307 2840. It is located at Circle Drive; Tzaneen;.

Mopani West district

Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Unicorn Preparatory Primary School's 355; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Unicorn Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Unicorn Preparatory Primary School's 355; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Unicorn Preparatory Primary School, 1,675 compared with 355; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Unicorn Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Unicorn Preparatory Primary School's 355; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Unicorn Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Unicorn Preparatory Primary School's 355; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Unicorn Preparatory Primary School's 355; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Unicorn Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Unicorn Preparatory Primary School's 355; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Unicorn Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Primary School Tzaneen teaches considerably more learners than Unicorn Preparatory Primary School, 1,520 compared with 355; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Merensky Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Unicorn Preparatory Primary School, 1,332 compared with 355; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Unicorn Preparatory Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Motupakgomo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Unicorn Preparatory Primary School, 1,275 compared with 355; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.