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Grootboom Primary School

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

Grootboom Primary School is a public primary school based in Elukwatini. It currently teaches around 141 learners.

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

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

141
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Grootboom Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Grootboom Primary School's 141, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Grootboom Primary School's 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Grootboom Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Grootboom Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Grootboom Primary School, 2,165 compared with 141, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Grootboom Primary School's 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Grootboom Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Grootboom Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Grootboom Primary School, 2,087 compared with 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Grootboom Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Grootboom Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Elukwatini

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

  • D & C Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Grootboom Primary School's 141, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Highveld Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Grootboom Primary School, 1,365 compared with 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Grootboom Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Grootboom Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,290 learners against Grootboom Primary School's 141, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Takheni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Grootboom Primary School, 1,169 compared with 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Grootboom Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 78.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Grootboom Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dlomodlomo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,105 learners against Grootboom Primary School's 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Grootboom Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Grootboom 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
Stand No. 359, Manaar, Ekulindeni, 1301
Postal
Po Box 164 Elukwatini 1192
EMIS number
800004820

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Grootboom Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Grootboom Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the Mpumalanga education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Grootboom 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 Grootboom Primary School the best school in Elukwatini?
No matric pass rate is on record for Grootboom 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 Grootboom 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 Grootboom Primary School?
Grootboom Primary School reported 141 learners and 6 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 Grootboom Primary School?
Yes, Grootboom 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 Grootboom Primary School a public or private school?
Grootboom Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Grootboom Primary School?
It is located at Stand No. 359, Manaar, Ekulindeni, 1301.
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