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Ekucathuzeni Primary School

Public primary school, full service school specialisation · Barberton, Barberton, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Ekucathuzeni Primary School is a public primary school based in Barberton. It currently teaches around 1,146 learners.

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

In Barberton, Ekucathuzeni Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,146
Learners
27
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Full Service School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ekucathuzeni Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Ekucathuzeni Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against Ekucathuzeni Primary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ekucathuzeni Primary School, 2,156 compared with 1,146; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ekucathuzeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ekucathuzeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Ekucathuzeni Primary School's 1,146; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ekucathuzeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ekucathuzeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Ekucathuzeni Primary School's 1,146, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ekucathuzeni Primary School, 1,858 compared with 1,146, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ekucathuzeni Primary School, 1,844 compared with 1,146; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ekucathuzeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ekucathuzeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Barberton

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

  • Kamhola Secondary School is a similar size to Ekucathuzeni Primary School, with 1,352 learners against 1,146; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ekucathuzeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ekucathuzeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Barberton is a similar size to Ekucathuzeni Primary School, with 1,134 learners against 1,146, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Ngwane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ekucathuzeni Primary School, at 1,111 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Mountain View School is a similar size to Ekucathuzeni Primary School, with 994 learners against 1,146, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Sikhutsele Primary School is a similar size to Ekucathuzeni Primary School, with 977 learners against 1,146, 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
1813 Ext. 3 Spearville, Barberton, Umjindi, 1300
Postal
Po Box 280 Barbeton Umjindi 1300
Telephone
013 712 2765
EMIS number
800003210

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ekucathuzeni 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 Ekucathuzeni Primary School directly, on 013 712 2765, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ekucathuzeni 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 Ekucathuzeni Primary School the best school in Barberton?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ekucathuzeni 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 Barberton besides Ekucathuzeni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Barberton, including Kamhola Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ekucathuzeni Primary School?
Ekucathuzeni Primary School reported 1,146 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 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 Ekucathuzeni Primary School?
Yes, Ekucathuzeni 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 Ekucathuzeni Primary School a public or private school?
Ekucathuzeni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ekucathuzeni Primary School?
You can call 013 712 2765. It is located at 1813 Ext. 3 Spearville, Barberton, Umjindi, 1300.
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