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Vari Primary School

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

Vari Primary School is a public primary school based in Tshitale, Makhado. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Vari Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tshitale, Makhado, Vari Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

192
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Vhembe West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe West district with Vari Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Vari Primary School's 192; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vari Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vari 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 Vari Primary School's 192; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vari Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vari Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vari Primary School, 2,202 compared with 192; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vari Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vari 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 Vari Primary School's 192; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vari Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vari 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 Vari Primary School's 192; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vari Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vari Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Makhado

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

  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Vari Primary School's 192; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vari Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vari Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,091 learners against Vari Primary School's 192; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vari Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 74.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vari Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Bergvlam is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,704 learners against Vari Primary School's 192, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,521 learners against Vari Primary School's 192; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vari Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 88.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vari Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,458 learners against Vari Primary School's 192; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vari Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vari 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 Vari Primary School for 2027

Because Vari Primary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
New Stands; Nthabalala;
Postal
P.o. Box 36; Elim Hospital960
Telephone
99
EMIS number
931341190

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vari 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 Vari Primary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vari 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 Vari Primary School the best school in Makhado?
No matric pass rate is on record for Vari 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 Makhado besides Vari Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Vari Primary School?
Vari Primary School reported 192 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Vari Primary School?
No. Vari Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Vari Primary School a public or private school?
Vari Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vari Primary School?
You can call 99. It is located at New Stands; Nthabalala;.
Related

Related schools in Makhado

A few other schools in the Tshitale, Makhado area: