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Ethembeni Primary School

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

Ethembeni Primary School is a public primary school in Mpuluzi. Around 384 learners are enrolled here.

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Located in Mpuluzi, Ethembeni Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

384
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ethembeni Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Ethembeni Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Ethembeni Primary School's 384, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Ethembeni Primary School's 384; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ethembeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ethembeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ethembeni Primary School, 2,165 compared with 384, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Ethembeni Primary School's 384; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ethembeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ethembeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ethembeni Primary School, 2,087 compared with 384; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ethembeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ethembeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mpuluzi

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

  • Mp Magagula Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,222 learners against Ethembeni Primary School's 384; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ethembeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 97.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ethembeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tisiteni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ethembeni Primary School, 971 compared with 384, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Lilanga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 915 learners against Ethembeni Primary School's 384; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ethembeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 84% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ethembeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mayflower Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 889 learners against Ethembeni Primary School's 384; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ethembeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ethembeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Rev Sa Nkosi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ethembeni Primary School, 866 compared with 384; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ethembeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 97.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ethembeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
E198H, Ngodlomezi, Diepdale, 2343
Postal
Po Box 501 Mpuluzi Mpuluzi 2335
Telephone
017 889 5042
EMIS number
800004028

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ethembeni 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 Ethembeni Primary School directly, on 017 889 5042, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ethembeni 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 Ethembeni Primary School the best school in Mpuluzi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ethembeni 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 Mpuluzi besides Ethembeni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mpuluzi, including Mp Magagula Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ethembeni Primary School?
Ethembeni Primary School reported 384 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Ethembeni Primary School?
Yes, Ethembeni 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 Ethembeni Primary School a public or private school?
Ethembeni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ethembeni Primary School?
You can call 017 889 5042. It is located at E198H, Ngodlomezi, Diepdale, 2343.
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