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Ithole Primary School

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

Welcome to Ithole Primary School, a public primary school serving Amsterdam. Around 989 learners are enrolled here.

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Ithole Primary School is a public primary school in Amsterdam. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

989
Learners
25
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Full Service School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Ithole 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 Ithole Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ithole Primary School, 2,881 compared with 989, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ithole Primary School, 2,246 compared with 989; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ithole Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ithole 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 Ithole Primary School's 989, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ithole Primary School, 2,143 compared with 989; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ithole Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ithole 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 Ithole Primary School's 989; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ithole Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ithole Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Amsterdam

Zooming into Amsterdam, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ithole Primary School.

  • Nganana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ithole Primary School, 1,604 compared with 989; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ithole Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ithole Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebuyeza Primary School is a similar size to Ithole Primary School, with 1,082 learners against 989, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Izimbali Combined Boarding School sits in roughly the same size range as Ithole Primary School, at 957 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ithole Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ithole Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Methula Secondary School is a similar size to Ithole Primary School, with 786 learners against 989; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ithole Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 74.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ithole Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Umlambo Primary School is a similar size to Ithole Primary School, with 747 learners against 989, 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
270 Kwathandeka Location, , Amsterdam, 2375
Postal
Po Box 86 Amsterdam 2375
Telephone
079 541 5902
EMIS number
800006817

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ithole 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 Ithole Primary School directly, on 079 541 5902, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ithole 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 Ithole Primary School the best school in Amsterdam?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ithole 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 Amsterdam besides Ithole Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Amsterdam, including Nganana Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ithole Primary School?
Ithole Primary School reported 989 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Ithole Primary School?
Yes, Ithole 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 Ithole Primary School a public or private school?
Ithole Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ithole Primary School?
You can call 079 541 5902. It is located at 270 Kwathandeka Location, , Amsterdam, 2375.
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