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Bright Star Primary School

Private primary school · Middelburg, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Bright Star Primary School is a private primary school in Middelburg. Around 229 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Middelburg, Bright Star Primary School is a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

229
Learners
15
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bright Star Primary School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Bright Star Primary School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Nkangala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nkangala district with Bright Star Primary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Bright Star Primary School's 229; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bright Star Primary School, 1,908 compared with 229; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bright Star 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 Bright Star Primary School's 229; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bright Star 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 Bright Star Primary School's 229; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bright Star Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bright Star Primary School, 1,857 compared with 229; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Middelburg

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

  • Middelburg Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against Bright Star Primary School's 229; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 94.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bright Star Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Batlagae Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,630 learners against Bright Star Primary School's 229; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Eastdene Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,603 learners against Bright Star Primary School's 229; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bright Star Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bright Star Primary School, 1,529 compared with 229; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bright Star Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thushanang Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bright Star Primary School, 1,514 compared with 229; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
51A Wicht Street, , Middelburg, 1050
Postal
Private Bag X 1838 Middelburg 1050
Telephone
013 243 5261
EMIS number
800035607
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bright Star 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 Bright Star Primary School directly, on 013 243 5261, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bright Star 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 Bright Star Primary School the best school in Middelburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bright Star Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Middelburg besides Bright Star Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Middelburg, including Middelburg Combined School.
How big are the classes at Bright Star Primary School?
Bright Star Primary School reported 229 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Bright Star Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Bright Star Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Bright Star Primary School a public or private school?
Bright Star Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Bright Star Primary School?
You can call 013 243 5261. It is located at 51A Wicht Street, , Middelburg, 1050.
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