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Bongokuhle Primary School

Public primary school, full service school specialisation · Shongwe Mission, Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Bongokuhle Primary School is a public primary school in Shongwe Mission. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,291 learners.

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

Located in Shongwe Mission, Bongokuhle Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,291
Learners
33
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Full Service School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bongokuhle Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Bongokuhle Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ehlanzeni district with Bongokuhle Primary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bongokuhle Primary School, 2,156 compared with 1,291; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bongokuhle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bongokuhle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Bongokuhle Primary School's 1,291; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bongokuhle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bongokuhle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Bongokuhle Primary School's 1,291, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bongokuhle Primary School, 1,858 compared with 1,291, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bongokuhle Primary School, 1,844 compared with 1,291; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bongokuhle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bongokuhle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Shongwe Mission

And within Shongwe Mission itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Bongokuhle Primary School's 1,291; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bongokuhle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bongokuhle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sabatha Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bongokuhle Primary School, at 1,649 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lovunywa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bongokuhle Primary School, at 1,346 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bongokuhle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 72.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bongokuhle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lugebhuta Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bongokuhle Primary School, at 1,317 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bongokuhle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bongokuhle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Driekoppies Combined School is a similar size to Bongokuhle Primary School, with 1,305 learners against 1,291; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bongokuhle Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bongokuhle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Stand No. 22 , Schoemansdal B, Shongwe Mission, 1331
Postal
Po Box 1187 Shongwe Mission Malelane 1331
Telephone
013 781 0672
EMIS number
800001420

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bongokuhle 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 Bongokuhle Primary School directly, on 013 781 0672, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bongokuhle 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 Bongokuhle Primary School the best school in Shongwe Mission?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bongokuhle 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 Shongwe Mission besides Bongokuhle Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shongwe Mission, including Njeyeza Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bongokuhle Primary School?
Bongokuhle Primary School reported 1,291 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Bongokuhle Primary School?
Yes, Bongokuhle 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 Bongokuhle Primary School a public or private school?
Bongokuhle Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bongokuhle Primary School?
You can call 013 781 0672. It is located at Stand No. 22 , Schoemansdal B, Shongwe Mission, 1331.
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