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Vhufuli Primary School

Public primary school · Vhufuli, Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

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

Located in Vhufuli, Makhado, Vhufuli Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

884
Learners
22
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Vhembe East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe East district with Vhufuli Primary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Vhufuli Primary School, 2,643 compared with 884; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vhufuli Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vhufuli Primary School, 2,493 compared with 884; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vhufuli Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vhufuli Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Vhufuli Primary School, 2,329 compared with 884; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vhufuli Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vhufuli Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Vhufuli Primary School's 884; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vhufuli Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vhufuli Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Vhufuli Primary School's 884; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vhufuli Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vhufuli 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 Vhufuli Primary School's 884; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vhufuli Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 89.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vhufuli 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 Vhufuli Primary School's 884; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vhufuli Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 74.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vhufuli 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 Vhufuli Primary School's 884, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,521 learners against Vhufuli Primary School's 884; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vhufuli Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 88.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vhufuli 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 Vhufuli Primary School's 884; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vhufuli Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vhufuli 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 Vhufuli Primary School for 2027

Vhufuli 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
Vhufuli Village
Postal
P.o. Box 1169; Vhufuli
Telephone
076 756 7947
EMIS number
930350934

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vhufuli 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 Vhufuli Primary School directly, on 076 756 7947, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vhufuli 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 Vhufuli Primary School the best school in Makhado?
No matric pass rate is on record for Vhufuli 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 Vhufuli Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Vhufuli Primary School?
Vhufuli Primary School reported 884 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Vhufuli Primary School?
No. Vhufuli Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Vhufuli Primary School a public or private school?
Vhufuli Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vhufuli Primary School?
You can call 076 756 7947. It is located at Vhufuli Village.
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