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Carissa Primary School

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

Welcome to Carissa Primary School, a public primary school serving Emalahleni. The school's roll stands at roughly 889 learners.

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Carissa Primary School is a public primary school in Emalahleni. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

889
Learners
31
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Carissa 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 Carissa Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Carissa Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Carissa Primary School, 1,928 compared with 889, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Carissa Primary School's 889; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carissa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carissa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Carissa Primary School, 1,875 compared with 889; is a public combined school, a different phase than Carissa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carissa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Carissa Primary School, 1,862 compared with 889; is a public combined school, a different phase than Carissa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carissa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Carissa Primary School's 889, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Emalahleni

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

  • Witbank High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,745 learners against Carissa Primary School's 889; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carissa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 90.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carissa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Coronation Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,707 learners against Carissa Primary School's 889; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carissa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carissa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elukhanyisweni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,665 learners against Carissa Primary School's 889; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carissa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carissa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • F.h. Mkhabela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Carissa Primary School, 1,625 compared with 889; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carissa Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Generaal Hertzog teaches considerably more learners than Carissa Primary School, 1,478 compared with 889; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carissa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carissa 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
23 Hofmeyer Street, Witbank, Witbank, 1035
Postal
Po Box 430 Witbank Witbank 1035
Telephone
013 656 1286
Website
carissaprimary.co.za
Email
admin@carissaprimary.co.za
EMIS number
800008052

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Carissa 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 Carissa Primary School directly, on 013 656 1286, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Carissa 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 Carissa Primary School the best school in Emalahleni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Carissa 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 Emalahleni besides Carissa Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Emalahleni, including Witbank High School.
How big are the classes at Carissa Primary School?
Carissa Primary School reported 889 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Carissa Primary School?
Yes, Carissa 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 Carissa Primary School a public or private school?
Carissa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Carissa Primary School?
You can call 013 656 1286. It is located at 23 Hofmeyer Street, Witbank, Witbank, 1035.
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