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Clifton Primary School

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

In Lothair, Clifton Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 259 learners.

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

Clifton Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Lothair. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

259
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Clifton 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 Clifton Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Clifton Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Clifton Primary School, 2,881 compared with 259, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Clifton Primary School, 2,246 compared with 259; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Clifton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Clifton 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 Clifton Primary School's 259, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Clifton Primary School, 2,143 compared with 259; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Clifton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Clifton 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 Clifton Primary School's 259; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Clifton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Clifton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Lothair

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

  • Lothair Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Clifton Primary School, 1,065 compared with 259, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Clifton Primary School, 1,058 compared with 259; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Clifton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Clifton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • The Gem Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 573 learners against Clifton Primary School's 259; is a public combined school, a different phase than Clifton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Clifton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Lothair sits in roughly the same size range as Clifton Primary School, at 267 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Umpilusi Primary School is a similar size to Clifton Primary School, with 226 learners against 259, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
Clifton Farm, , Lothair, 2370
Postal
Po Box 295 Lothair Ermelo 2370
EMIS number
800002196

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Clifton Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Clifton Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the Mpumalanga education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Clifton 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 Clifton Primary School the best school in Lothair?
No matric pass rate is on record for Clifton 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 Lothair besides Clifton Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Lothair, including Lothair Primary School.
How big are the classes at Clifton Primary School?
Clifton Primary School reported 259 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Clifton Primary School?
Yes, Clifton 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 Clifton Primary School a public or private school?
Clifton Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Clifton Primary School?
It is located at Clifton Farm, , Lothair, 2370.
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