Public primary school
Tlhotlhonya
Gamamabolo, Polokwane, Limpopo
Tlhotlhonya is a public primary school in Gamamabolo, Polokwane, Limpopo, in the Capricorn South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 235 learners and 8 educators, about 29.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Limpopo (448 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 235 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 29.4 (province average 35.4) |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 904241481 |
Address and location
| Street address | Moshate, Ga-Mamabolo |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 416; Leshoane |
| Suburb / area | Gamamabolo |
| Town | Polokwane |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Capricorn South |
| Municipality | Polokwane |
| Ward | 93503001 |
| 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.
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.