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Balfour Primary School

Public primary school · Balfour, Balfour, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

In Balfour, Balfour Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 696 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Balfour Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Balfour Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Balfour. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

696
Learners
26
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Balfour Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Balfour Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Balfour Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Balfour Primary School, 2,881 compared with 696, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Balfour Primary School, 2,246 compared with 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balfour Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balfour Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Balfour Primary School's 696, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Balfour Primary School, 2,143 compared with 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balfour Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balfour Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Balfour Primary School's 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balfour Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balfour Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Balfour

Zooming into Balfour, here are 5 other schools to compare against Balfour Primary School.

  • Vusumuzi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Balfour Primary School, 1,422 compared with 696, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Bonukukhanya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,099 learners against Balfour Primary School's 696, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Isifisosethu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Balfour Primary School, at 941 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balfour Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balfour Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Setsheng Secondary School is a similar size to Balfour Primary School, with 894 learners against 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balfour Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balfour Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Im Manchu Secondary School is a similar size to Balfour Primary School, with 822 learners against 696; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Balfour Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 97% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Balfour Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1 Chef Street, Balfour, Balfour, 2410
Postal
Po Box 144 Balfour 2410
Telephone
017 773 0101
EMIS number
800000489

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Balfour Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Balfour Primary School directly, on 017 773 0101, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Balfour Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Balfour Primary School the best school in Balfour?
No matric pass rate is on record for Balfour Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Balfour besides Balfour Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Balfour, including Vusumuzi Primary School.
How big are the classes at Balfour Primary School?
Balfour Primary School reported 696 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Balfour Primary School?
Yes, Balfour Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Balfour Primary School a public or private school?
Balfour Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Balfour Primary School?
You can call 017 773 0101. It is located at 1 Chef Street, Balfour, Balfour, 2410.
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