School Thrifties SA
Marketplace for parents
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
School Thrifties is South Africa’s trusted parent-to-parent marketplace for school essentials.
Buy and sell quality school uniforms, stationery, sports gear, textbooks, and other school items directly with parents in your area — safely, quickly, and affordably.
Whether you're clearing out items your child has outgrown or looking for affordable school supplies, School Thrifties helps you save time and money while reducing waste.
What you can do with School Thrifties:
Browse School Essentials
Find uniforms, textbooks, stationery, lunchboxes, sportswear, shoes and more — all in one app.
Upload and Sell Items Easily
Take photos, set your price, and publish your items in minutes.
In-App Chat
Message buyers and sellers directly and chat safely inside the app.
Wishlist Items
Save items you’re interested in and receive updates when similar items appear.
Add to Cart & Secure Checkout
Buy multiple items from the same shop and complete your purchase quickly.
Track Your Orders
Stay updated on your purchase and order history.
Instant Notifications
Get alerts when buyers message you, when your item sells, or when new items match your interests.
Reduce Waste & Save Money
Support sustainable buying and selling — great for both your pocket and the environment.
Why Parents Love School Thrifties
Easy to use
Safe and secure
Affordable alternative to buying new
Helps declutter and earn cash back
Connects parents with parents
Join the growing community of South African parents saving money and making school shopping easier than ever.
Ratings & Reviews
- This app hasn’t received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
Shop screen enhancement, improved error handling in shop naming convention.
The developer, Siyabonga Hlongwane, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- User Content
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Siyabonga Hlongwane
- Size
- 61.3 MB
- Category
- Shopping
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
16+
- 16+
- Contains
Unrestricted Web Access
Messaging and Chat
- Copyright
- © 2026 School Thrifties. All rights reserved.