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Belfast Primary School

Public primary school · Belfast, Belfast, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Belfast Primary School is a public primary school in Belfast. The school's roll stands at roughly 759 learners.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Belfast Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Belfast, Belfast Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

759
Learners
21
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Belfast Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Belfast Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Belfast Primary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Belfast Primary School's 759, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Belfast Primary School, 1,908 compared with 759; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Belfast Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Belfast Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Belfast Primary School's 759; is a public combined school, a different phase than Belfast Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Belfast Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Belfast Primary School's 759; is a public combined school, a different phase than Belfast Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Belfast Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Belfast Primary School, 1,857 compared with 759, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Belfast

And within Belfast itself, 4 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Khayalami Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,256 learners against Belfast Primary School's 759; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Belfast Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 78.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Belfast Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhwezi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Belfast Primary School, at 1,047 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Belfast Academy is a similar size to Belfast Primary School, with 968 learners against 759; is a public combined school, a different phase than Belfast Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Belfast Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Platorand School teaches fewer learners than Belfast Primary School, 235 compared with 759, and is a public special needs education school, a different phase than Belfast Primary School.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
430 Mkhonto Street, Siyathuthuka, Belfast, 1100
Postal
Po Box 270 Belfast 1100
Telephone
013 255 0639
EMIS number
800000885
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Belfast 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 Belfast Primary School directly, on 013 255 0639, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Belfast Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Belfast Primary School the best school in Belfast?
No matric pass rate is on record for Belfast 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 Belfast besides Belfast Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Belfast, including Khayalami Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Belfast Primary School?
Belfast Primary School reported 759 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Belfast Primary School?
Yes, Belfast 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 Belfast Primary School a public or private school?
Belfast Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Belfast Primary School?
You can call 013 255 0639. It is located at 430 Mkhonto Street, Siyathuthuka, Belfast, 1100.
Related

Related schools in Belfast

A few other schools in the Belfast area: