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Vurhonga Primary School

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

Vurhonga Primary School is a public primary school based in Giyani. 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 Vurhonga Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Giyani, Vurhonga Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

264
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Vurhonga Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Mopani East district

5 other schools in Mopani East district, for comparison against Vurhonga Primary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Vurhonga Primary School, 2,087 compared with 264, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Vurhonga Primary School's 264; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vurhonga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vurhonga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vurhonga Primary School, 1,937 compared with 264; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vurhonga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vurhonga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Vurhonga Primary School, 1,855 compared with 264; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vurhonga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vurhonga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Vurhonga Primary School's 264; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vurhonga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vurhonga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Giyani

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

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Vurhonga Primary School, 2,087 compared with 264, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,815 learners against Vurhonga Primary School's 264; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vurhonga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vurhonga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Risinga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vurhonga Primary School, 1,750 compared with 264; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vurhonga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vurhonga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Giyani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,480 learners against Vurhonga Primary School's 264; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vurhonga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vurhonga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Vurhonga Primary School's 264; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vurhonga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vurhonga 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 Vurhonga Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Vurhonga Primary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Section E
Postal
P.o. Box 2654; Giyani
Telephone
015 812 0216
EMIS number
916411174

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vurhonga 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 Vurhonga Primary School directly, on 015 812 0216, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vurhonga 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 Vurhonga Primary School the best school in Giyani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Vurhonga 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 Giyani besides Vurhonga Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Vurhonga Primary School?
Vurhonga Primary School reported 264 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Vurhonga Primary School?
No. Vurhonga Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Vurhonga Primary School a public or private school?
Vurhonga Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vurhonga Primary School?
You can call 015 812 0216. It is located at Section E.
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