Primary Public No Fee Q1

Nwamungololo Primary School

Rikhotso, Tzaneen, Limpopo

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Learners (2025)
651
Educators (2025)
18
Learner : Educator
36.2:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
N/A
About this school

Overview

Nwamungololo is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Rikhotso, Tzaneen, Limpopo, South Africa. It currently enrols 651 learners and is staffed by 18 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 36:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q1. It falls within the Mopani West education district.

EMIS
915531382
Phase
Primary
Sector
Public
Quintile
Q1
Learners (2025)
651
Province
Limpopo
How it compares

Benchmark against nearby schools

Compared with 59 other primary schools in Tzaneen.

Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
36.2:1
vs 30.9:1 area average
Ranks 40th of 60
Fees & funding

School fees

Status
No-Fee School
Indicative 2027 fee
R0 per year (no-fee school)

Nwamungololo charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery and learner transport.

Public primary school (Grades R–7); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.

Fee questions

How much are school fees at Nwamungololo for 2027?

Tuition at Nwamungololo for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q1) by the Department of Basic Education in the Mopani West district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 084 277 2711 for specifics.

Is Nwamungololo a no-fee school?

Yes, Nwamungololo is officially a no-fee school (Q1), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Mopani West district. No tuition is charged to any of its 651 learners.

What is the quintile of Nwamungololo and what does it mean for fees?

As a Q1 public primary school (Grades R–7) in the Mopani West district, Nwamungololo is funded entirely by the state under the no-fee policy applied to Quintiles 1 through 3.

Admissions

How to apply

Applications to Nwamungololo for Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) are submitted directly at the Nwamungololo school office in the Mopani West education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to Limpopo.

  1. 1
    Confirm availability with Nwamungololo

    Call 084 277 2711 to confirm whether Nwamungololo has open places for the year you're applying.

  2. 2
    Start the application

    Collect the official application form from Rikhtso Village; Box 2132; Tzaneen;850 or download it from the Limpopo Department of Education website.

  3. 3
    Submit your documents

    Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Nwamungololo during the school's published admission window.

  4. 4
    Pay any required deposits or fees

    Nwamungololo is a no-fee school (Q1), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.

  5. 5
    Confirm placement and enrol

    Wait for confirmation from Nwamungololo. If declined, you may appeal at the Mopani West district office under the Limpopo Department of Education.

Documents typically required
  • 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)
  • Road-to-Health booklet (Grade R / Grade 1 entry)

Admissions questions

How do I apply to Nwamungololo for the next school year?

To apply to Nwamungololo for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Nwamungololo. In Limpopo, applications are completed at the school and processed via the circuit office. For confirmation of available places, contact Nwamungololo via phone 084 277 2711.

What documents do I need to apply at Nwamungololo?

Nwamungololo 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 Nwamungololo (phone 084 277 2711) for any school-specific requirements.

Get in touch

Contact & location

Address
Rikhtso Village; Box 2132; Tzaneen;850
Postal address
P.O. Box 2132; Tzaneen
Telephone
084 277 2711
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
915531382
Circuit
Unknown
Ward
93303004.0
Local municipality
Greater Tzaneen
District municipality
Mopani District Municipality
Section 21 status
YES
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
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