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Cothoza Primary School

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

Cothoza Primary School is a public primary school based in Standerton. Around 126 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Cothoza Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Standerton, Cothoza Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

126
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Cothoza Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Cothoza Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Cothoza Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Cothoza Primary School's 126, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Cothoza Primary School's 126; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cothoza Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cothoza Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Cothoza Primary School, 2,165 compared with 126, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Cothoza Primary School's 126; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cothoza Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cothoza Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cothoza Primary School, 2,087 compared with 126; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cothoza Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cothoza Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Standerton

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

  • Isifisosethu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,561 learners against Cothoza Primary School's 126, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Azalea Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,449 learners against Cothoza Primary School's 126; is a public combined school, a different phase than Cothoza Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cothoza Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khula Sakhile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,365 learners against Cothoza Primary School's 126; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cothoza Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 77.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cothoza Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jandrell Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cothoza Primary School, 1,361 compared with 126; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cothoza Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cothoza Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nyandeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,277 learners against Cothoza Primary School's 126, 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
Darling Farm, Standerton, Standerton, 2430
Postal
Po Box 4725 Standerton Standerton 2430
Telephone
082 433 5370
EMIS number
800002261

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cothoza 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 Cothoza Primary School directly, on 082 433 5370, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cothoza 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 Cothoza Primary School the best school in Standerton?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cothoza 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 Standerton besides Cothoza Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Standerton, including Isifisosethu Primary School.
How big are the classes at Cothoza Primary School?
Cothoza Primary School reported 126 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Cothoza Primary School?
Yes, Cothoza 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 Cothoza Primary School a public or private school?
Cothoza Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cothoza Primary School?
You can call 082 433 5370. It is located at Darling Farm, Standerton, Standerton, 2430.
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