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Effort Primary Farm School

Public primary school · Nigel, Nigel, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (2 circuit)

Effort Primary Farm School is a public primary school in Nigel. The school's roll stands at roughly 217 learners.

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

Located in Nigel, Effort Primary Farm School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

217
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Effort Primary Farm School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Effort Primary Farm School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

Here is how Effort Primary Farm School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sedibeng East district.

  • Sicelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Effort Primary Farm School, 2,125 compared with 217, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Effort Primary Farm School's 217, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,832 learners against Effort Primary Farm School's 217, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur teaches considerably more learners than Effort Primary Farm School, 1,659 compared with 217, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Effort Primary Farm School, 1,611 compared with 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Effort Primary Farm School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Effort Primary Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Nigel

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

  • Roseview Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,685 learners against Effort Primary Farm School's 217, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Esibonelwesihle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Effort Primary Farm School, 1,678 compared with 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Effort Primary Farm School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Effort Primary Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Dunnottar is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,626 learners against Effort Primary Farm School's 217, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Asser Maloka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Effort Primary Farm School, 1,603 compared with 217; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Effort Primary Farm School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Effort Primary Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • James Nkosi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,551 learners against Effort Primary Farm School's 217, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Effort Primary Farm School for 2027

Because Effort Primary Farm School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
117, Smuts Road Jameson, Nigel, Nigel, Nigel
Postal
2060 Nigel 1490
Telephone
082 556 9265
EMIS number
700350603

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Effort Primary Farm 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 Effort Primary Farm School directly, on 082 556 9265, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Effort Primary Farm 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 Effort Primary Farm School the best school in Nigel?
No matric pass rate is on record for Effort Primary Farm 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 Nigel besides Effort Primary Farm School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nigel, including Roseview Primary School.
How big are the classes at Effort Primary Farm School?
Effort Primary Farm School reported 217 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Effort Primary Farm School?
Yes, Effort Primary Farm 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 Effort Primary Farm School a public or private school?
Effort Primary Farm School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Effort Primary Farm School?
You can call 082 556 9265. It is located at 117, Smuts Road Jameson, Nigel, Nigel, Nigel.
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