Overview
Letaba is a public special-needs school located in Tzaneen, Limpopo, South Africa. It currently enrols 217 learners and is staffed by 18 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 12:1), operating as a fee-charging school. It falls within the Mopani West education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 35 other special needs schools in Limpopo.
School fees
Fees at Letaba are confirmed by the SGB before the academic year begins.
Public special-needs school; fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Letaba for 2027?
For 2027, Letaba falls within a contact the school for exact fees band and serves 217 learners in the Mopani West district. The SGB sets the precise fee annually; phone 099 for the published amount.
Is Letaba a no-fee school?
No, Letaba is a fee-charging school in the Mopani West district. Annual fees are set by the SGB and apply to all enrolled learners.
What is the quintile of Letaba and what does it mean for fees?
Quintile classification is not available for Letaba. Contact the school for details on its funding category.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Letaba, families in Limpopo apply directly at the Letaba school office. The exact the relevant grade process in the Mopani West education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Letaba
Call 099 to confirm whether Letaba has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Letaba School Next to Letaba Hospital;Nkowankowa or download it from the Limpopo Department of Education website.
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Submit your documents
Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Letaba during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
If accepted, Letaba (an SGB-funded school) may require a registration deposit. The exact amount is confirmed by the school.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Letaba. If declined, you may appeal at the Mopani West district office under the Limpopo Department of Education.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Letaba for the next school year?
To apply to Letaba for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Letaba. In Limpopo, applications are completed at the school and processed via the circuit office. For confirmation of available places, contact Letaba via phone 099.
What documents do I need to apply at Letaba?
Letaba requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Letaba (phone 099) for any school-specific requirements.