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Farel Primary School

Public primary school · Shatale, Shatale, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Farel Primary School is a public primary school based in Shatale. It currently teaches around 579 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Farel Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Shatale, Farel Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

579
Learners
14
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Farel 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 Farel Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bohlabela district with Farel Primary School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Farel Primary School's 579; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Farel Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Farel Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Farel Primary School's 579; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Farel Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Farel Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Farel Primary School, 1,946 compared with 579; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Farel Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Farel Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Farel Primary School's 579; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Farel Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Farel Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Farel Primary School's 579, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Shatale

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

  • Sekhukhusa Senior School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,241 learners against Farel Primary School's 579; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Farel Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Farel Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Boikhutso Primary-2 School sits in roughly the same size range as Farel Primary School, at 724 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Mathule Primary-1 School sits in roughly the same size range as Farel Primary School, at 635 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Matlalong Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Farel Primary School, at 561 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Lehlasedi High School sits in roughly the same size range as Farel Primary School, at 514 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Farel Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Farel 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
Violet Bank. A .Standno 657 , Bushbuckridge, Bushbuckridge, 1280
Postal
Po Box 201 Shatale Bushbuckridge 1282
Telephone
079 872 2775
EMIS number
800035123

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Farel 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 Farel Primary School directly, on 079 872 2775, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Farel 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 Farel Primary School the best school in Shatale?
No matric pass rate is on record for Farel 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 Shatale besides Farel Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shatale, including Sekhukhusa Senior School.
How big are the classes at Farel Primary School?
Farel Primary School reported 579 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 Farel Primary School?
Yes, Farel 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 Farel Primary School a public or private school?
Farel Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Farel Primary School?
You can call 079 872 2775. It is located at Violet Bank. A .Standno 657 , Bushbuckridge, Bushbuckridge, 1280.
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