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Father Charles Primary School

Public primary school, full service school specialisation · Elukwatini, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Father Charles Primary School, a public primary school serving Elukwatini. The school's roll stands at roughly 381 learners.

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Father Charles Primary School is a public primary school in Elukwatini. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

381
Learners
16
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Full Service School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Father Charles Primary School, 2,881 compared with 381, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Father Charles Primary School, 2,246 compared with 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Father Charles Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Father Charles 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 Father Charles Primary School's 381, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Father Charles Primary School, 2,143 compared with 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Father Charles Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Father Charles 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 Father Charles Primary School's 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Father Charles Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Father Charles Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Elukwatini

Zooming into Elukwatini, here are 5 other schools to compare against Father Charles Primary School.

  • D & C Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Father Charles Primary School, 1,376 compared with 381, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Highveld Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,365 learners against Father Charles Primary School's 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Father Charles Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Father Charles Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Father Charles Primary School, 1,290 compared with 381, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Takheni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,169 learners against Father Charles Primary School's 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Father Charles Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 78.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Father Charles Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dlomodlomo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Father Charles Primary School, 1,105 compared with 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Father Charles Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Father Charles 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
Stand No. 04, Mooiplaas, Elukwatini, 1192
Postal
Po Box 667 Elukwatini Elukwatini 1192
Telephone
017 883 0386
EMIS number
800004218

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Father Charles 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 Father Charles Primary School directly, on 017 883 0386, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Father Charles 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 Father Charles Primary School the best school in Elukwatini?
No matric pass rate is on record for Father Charles 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 Elukwatini besides Father Charles Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elukwatini, including D & C Comprehensive Primary School.
How big are the classes at Father Charles Primary School?
Father Charles Primary School reported 381 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Father Charles Primary School?
Yes, Father Charles 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 Father Charles Primary School a public or private school?
Father Charles Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Father Charles Primary School?
You can call 017 883 0386. It is located at Stand No. 04, Mooiplaas, Elukwatini, 1192.
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