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Esithembisweni Primary School

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

Welcome to Esithembisweni Primary School, a public primary school serving Dundonald. The school's roll stands at roughly 398 learners.

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

Esithembisweni Primary School is a public primary school in Dundonald. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

398
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Esithembisweni 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 Esithembisweni Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Esithembisweni Primary School, 2,881 compared with 398, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Esithembisweni Primary School, 2,246 compared with 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esithembisweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esithembisweni 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 Esithembisweni Primary School's 398, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Esithembisweni Primary School, 2,143 compared with 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esithembisweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esithembisweni 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 Esithembisweni Primary School's 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esithembisweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esithembisweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Dundonald

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

  • Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Esithembisweni Primary School, 782 compared with 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esithembisweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esithembisweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Redhill Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 572 learners against Esithembisweni Primary School's 398, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Lusushwana Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Esithembisweni Primary School, at 399 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esithembisweni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esithembisweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cabangani Primary School teaches fewer learners than Esithembisweni Primary School, 264 compared with 398, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Phumelele Primary School teaches fewer learners than Esithembisweni Primary School, 253 compared with 398, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
E69, Dundonald No.1, Dundonald, 2336
Postal
Po Box 15 Dundonald No.1 Dundonald 2336
Telephone
072 330 4525
EMIS number
800003970

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Esithembisweni 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 Esithembisweni Primary School directly, on 072 330 4525, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Esithembisweni 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 Esithembisweni Primary School the best school in Dundonald?
No matric pass rate is on record for Esithembisweni 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 Dundonald besides Esithembisweni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Dundonald, including Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Esithembisweni Primary School?
Esithembisweni Primary School reported 398 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Esithembisweni Primary School?
Yes, Esithembisweni 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 Esithembisweni Primary School a public or private school?
Esithembisweni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Esithembisweni Primary School?
You can call 072 330 4525. It is located at E69, Dundonald No.1, Dundonald, 2336.
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