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Xilumani Primary School

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

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

In Elim, Xilumani Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

719
Learners
21
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Vhembe West district

5 other schools in Vhembe West district, for comparison against Xilumani Primary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Xilumani Primary School's 719; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Xilumani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Xilumani 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 Xilumani Primary School's 719; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Xilumani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Xilumani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Xilumani Primary School, 2,202 compared with 719; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Xilumani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Xilumani 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 Xilumani Primary School's 719; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Xilumani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Xilumani 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 Xilumani Primary School's 719; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Xilumani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Xilumani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Elim

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

  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Xilumani Primary School's 719; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Xilumani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Xilumani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Muthuhadini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Xilumani Primary School, 1,737 compared with 719; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Xilumani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hluvuka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Xilumani Primary School, 1,132 compared with 719; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Xilumani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 64.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Xilumani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Djunane Primary School is a similar size to Xilumani Primary School, with 946 learners against 719, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mahonisi Learning Centre is a similar size to Xilumani Primary School, with 918 learners against 719; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Xilumani 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 Xilumani Primary School for 2027

Xilumani 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
1571 Nkhensani Tribal Chavani Village
Postal
P/Bag X 07; Elim Hospital
Telephone
079 206 9535
EMIS number
912521064

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Xilumani 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 Xilumani Primary School directly, on 079 206 9535, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Xilumani 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 Xilumani Primary School the best school in Elim?
No matric pass rate is on record for Xilumani 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 Elim besides Xilumani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elim, including Elim.
How big are the classes at Xilumani Primary School?
Xilumani Primary School reported 719 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Xilumani Primary School?
No. Xilumani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Xilumani Primary School a public or private school?
Xilumani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Xilumani Primary School?
You can call 079 206 9535. It is located at 1571 Nkhensani Tribal Chavani Village.
Related

Related schools in Elim

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