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Ermelo Primary School

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

Welcome to Ermelo Primary School, a public primary school serving Ermelo. The school's roll stands at roughly 689 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Ermelo Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Ermelo Primary School is a public primary school in Ermelo. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

689
Learners
26
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Ermelo 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 Ermelo Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ermelo Primary School, 2,881 compared with 689, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ermelo Primary School, 2,246 compared with 689; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ermelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ermelo 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 Ermelo Primary School's 689, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ermelo Primary School, 2,143 compared with 689; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ermelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ermelo 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 Ermelo Primary School's 689; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ermelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ermelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Ermelo

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

  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Ermelo Primary School's 689, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Wesselton Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ermelo Primary School, 1,919 compared with 689, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ithafa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ermelo Primary School, 1,860 compared with 689; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ermelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 70.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ermelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Camden Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Ermelo Primary School's 689; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ermelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ermelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Reggie Masuku Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,473 learners against Ermelo Primary School's 689; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ermelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ermelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
38 Smuts Street, , Ermelo, 2350
Postal
Po Box 777 P O Box 777 Ermelo 2350
Telephone
017 819 3400
EMIS number
800003913

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ermelo 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 Ermelo Primary School directly, on 017 819 3400, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ermelo 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 Ermelo Primary School the best school in Ermelo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ermelo 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 Ermelo besides Ermelo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ermelo, including New Ermelo Primary School.
How big are the classes at Ermelo Primary School?
Ermelo Primary School reported 689 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Ermelo Primary School?
Yes, Ermelo 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 Ermelo Primary School a public or private school?
Ermelo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ermelo Primary School?
You can call 017 819 3400. It is located at 38 Smuts Street, , Ermelo, 2350.
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