Sepeke
Shiluvane, Limpopo 79 m
Public primary school
Serare
Shiluvane, Limpopo
Serare is a public primary school in Shiluvane, Limpopo, in the Mopani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a intermediate school. In 2025 it had 406 learners and 10 educators, about 40.6 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Limpopo (448 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 82.3% of its 62 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
82.3% of the school's 62 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29 | 23 | 79.3% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 54 | 41 | 75.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 62 | 51 | 82.3% | 86.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Intermediate School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 406 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 40.6 (province average 35.4) Fewer learners per educator than 12% of 352 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 926541228 |
| Exam centre number | 7084210 |
Address and location
| Street address | Serare Village |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 55; Shiluvane873 |
| Town | Shiluvane |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Mopani West |
| Municipality | Greater Tzaneen |
| Ward | 93303033 |
| Former department | Lebowa |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Limpopo open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Serare
Is Serare a public or private school?
Serare is a public primary school.
Does Serare charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Serare's matric pass rate?
82.3% of its 62 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 79.3%, 2024 75.9%.
How many learners are at Serare?
406 learners and 10 educators (about 40.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 12% of 352 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Serare?
Its EMIS number is 926541228. Its exam centre number is 7084210.
Where is Serare?
Serare Village. It is in Shiluvane, Limpopo, in the Mopani West education district.
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94.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.