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Vatswatsi Primary School

Public primary school · Phalaborwa, Lulekani, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Vatswatsi Primary School, a public primary school serving Phalaborwa, Lulekani. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Vatswatsi Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Vatswatsi Primary School is a public primary school in Phalaborwa, Lulekani. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

805
Learners
18
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Vatswatsi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Mopani East district

Here is how Vatswatsi Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani East district.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Vatswatsi Primary School's 805, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vatswatsi Primary School, 2,021 compared with 805; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vatswatsi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vatswatsi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Vatswatsi Primary School's 805; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vatswatsi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vatswatsi 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 Vatswatsi Primary School's 805; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vatswatsi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vatswatsi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vatswatsi Primary School, 1,829 compared with 805; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vatswatsi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vatswatsi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Lulekani

Zooming into Lulekani, here are 5 other schools to compare against Vatswatsi Primary School.

  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Vatswatsi Primary School's 805; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vatswatsi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vatswatsi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Baranuka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,806 learners against Vatswatsi Primary School's 805; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vatswatsi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 90.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vatswatsi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkateko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vatswatsi Primary School, 1,704 compared with 805; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vatswatsi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vatswatsi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nwasorini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vatswatsi Primary School, 1,230 compared with 805, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kurhula Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,147 learners against Vatswatsi Primary School's 805, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Vatswatsi Primary School for 2027

Because Vatswatsi 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
Stand Number 324; Mahale Village;
Postal
P.o. Box 64; Lulekani
Telephone
071 983 2275
EMIS number
917420734

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vatswatsi 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 Vatswatsi Primary School directly, on 071 983 2275, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vatswatsi 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 Vatswatsi Primary School the best school in Lulekani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Vatswatsi 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 Lulekani besides Vatswatsi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lulekani, including Majeje.
How big are the classes at Vatswatsi Primary School?
Vatswatsi Primary School reported 805 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 45 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 Vatswatsi Primary School?
No. Vatswatsi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Vatswatsi Primary School a public or private school?
Vatswatsi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vatswatsi Primary School?
You can call 071 983 2275. It is located at Stand Number 324; Mahale Village;.
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