Thoto

Thoto is a public primary school in Thotovillage, Glencowie, Limpopo, in the Sekhukhune South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 404 learners and 11 educators, about 36.7 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 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 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	1 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	No-fee school
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	404
Educators (2025)	11
Learners per educator	36.7 (province average 35.4) Fewer learners per educator than 34% of 903 similar schools
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	924642947

Address and location

Street address	Nebo; Pedi Mamone; Thoto Village;
Postal address	P.O. Box 86; Glen-Cowie1061
Suburb / area	Thotovillage
Town	Glencowie
Province	Limpopo
Education district	Sekhukhune South
Municipality	Makhuduthamaga
Ward	90302007
Former department	Lebowa

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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 Thoto

Is Thoto a public or private school?

Thoto is a public primary school.

Does Thoto charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.

How many learners are at Thoto?

404 learners and 11 educators (about 36.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 34% of 903 similar schools in Limpopo.

What is the EMIS number of Thoto?

Its EMIS number is 924642947.

Where is Thoto?

Nebo; Pedi Mamone; Thoto Village;. It is in Thotovillage, Glencowie, Limpopo, in the Sekhukhune South education district. Phone 082 567 0496.