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Embonisweni Primary School

Public primary school · White River, White River, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

In White River, Embonisweni Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 808 learners.

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

Embonisweni Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around White River. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

808
Learners
23
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Embonisweni 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 Embonisweni Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ehlanzeni district with Embonisweni Primary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Embonisweni Primary School's 808; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Embonisweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Embonisweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Embonisweni Primary School, 2,008 compared with 808; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Embonisweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Embonisweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Embonisweni Primary School, 1,879 compared with 808, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Embonisweni Primary School's 808, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Embonisweni Primary School's 808; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Embonisweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Embonisweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

White River

Zooming into White River, here are 5 other schools to compare against Embonisweni Primary School.

  • Lwaleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Embonisweni Primary School, 1,502 compared with 808, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Witrivier is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Embonisweni Primary School's 808, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Zamani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,337 learners against Embonisweni Primary School's 808, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Khanyisani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,329 learners against Embonisweni Primary School's 808; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Embonisweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Embonisweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Siyafundza Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Embonisweni Primary School, 1,295 compared with 808, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
Stand 632 Mbonisweni Trust, Kabokweni, White River, 1240
Postal
Po Box 4713 Kabokweni White River 1240
Telephone
013 796 3000
EMIS number
800003525

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Embonisweni 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 Embonisweni Primary School directly, on 013 796 3000, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Embonisweni 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 Embonisweni Primary School the best school in White River?
No matric pass rate is on record for Embonisweni 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 White River besides Embonisweni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around White River, including Lwaleng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Embonisweni Primary School?
Embonisweni Primary School reported 808 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Embonisweni Primary School?
Yes, Embonisweni 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 Embonisweni Primary School a public or private school?
Embonisweni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Embonisweni Primary School?
You can call 013 796 3000. It is located at Stand 632 Mbonisweni Trust, Kabokweni, White River, 1240.
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