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Ethembeni Primary School

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

Welcome to Ethembeni Primary School, a public primary school serving Vlakpoort. Around 820 learners are enrolled here.

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

820
Learners
21
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, Ethembeni 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 Ethembeni Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Ethembeni Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ethembeni Primary School, 2,881 compared with 820, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ethembeni Primary School, 2,246 compared with 820; 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 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Ethembeni Primary School's 820, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ethembeni Primary School, 2,143 compared with 820; 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 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Ethembeni Primary School's 820; 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.

Vlakpoort

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

  • Seme Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,177 learners against Ethembeni Primary School's 820; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ethembeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 85.6% 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.
  • Sizenzele Primary School is a similar size to Ethembeni Primary School, with 1,043 learners against 820, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Hambani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ethembeni Primary School, at 925 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Daggakraal Primary School teaches fewer learners than Ethembeni Primary School, 569 compared with 820, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bethamoya Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 178 learners against Ethembeni Primary School's 820, 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
Site No. 43, Daggakraal No. 2 , Vlakpoort, Amersfoort, 2491
Postal
Po Box 60 Vlakpoort Amersfoort 2491
Telephone
017 753 1963
EMIS number
800004010

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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 017 753 1963, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ethembeni 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 Ethembeni Primary School the best school in Vlakpoort?
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 Vlakpoort besides Ethembeni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Vlakpoort, including Seme Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ethembeni Primary School?
Ethembeni Primary School reported 820 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 017 753 1963. It is located at Site No. 43, Daggakraal No. 2 , Vlakpoort, Amersfoort, 2491.
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