Calais
Trichardtsdal, Limpopo 923 m
87.5% matric 2025Public primary school
Thapola-A-Nkona
Calaisvillage, Trichardtsdal, Limpopo
Thapola-A-Nkona is a public primary school in Calaisvillage, Trichardtsdal, Limpopo, in the Mopani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 575 learners and 15 educators, about 38.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 575 |
| Educators (2025) | 15 |
| Learners per educator | 38.3 (province average 35.4) Fewer learners per educator than 32% of 352 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 901540461 |
| Exam centre number | 7517110 |
Address and location
| Street address | Calais Village |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 388; Trichardtsdal 890 |
| Suburb / area | Calaisvillage |
| Town | Trichardtsdal |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Mopani West |
| Municipality | Maruleng |
| Ward | 93305002 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Thapola-A-Nkona
Is Thapola-A-Nkona a public or private school?
Thapola-A-Nkona is a public primary school.
Does Thapola-A-Nkona charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
How many learners are at Thapola-A-Nkona?
575 learners and 15 educators (about 38.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 32% of 352 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Thapola-A-Nkona?
Its EMIS number is 901540461. Its exam centre number is 7517110.
Where is Thapola-A-Nkona?
Calais Village. It is in Calaisvillage, Trichardtsdal, Limpopo, in the Mopani West education district.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.