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Jikantathu Primary School

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

Welcome to Jikantathu Primary School, a public primary school serving Iswepe. The school's roll stands at roughly 240 learners.

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

240
Learners
8
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, Jikantathu 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 Jikantathu Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jikantathu Primary School, 2,881 compared with 240, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jikantathu Primary School, 2,246 compared with 240; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jikantathu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jikantathu 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 Jikantathu Primary School's 240, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jikantathu Primary School, 2,143 compared with 240; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jikantathu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jikantathu 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 Jikantathu Primary School's 240; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jikantathu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jikantathu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Iswepe

Zooming into Iswepe, here are 5 other schools to compare against Jikantathu Primary School.

  • Esibusisweni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,069 learners against Jikantathu Primary School's 240; is a public combined school, a different phase than Jikantathu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 88.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jikantathu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Driepan Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jikantathu Primary School, 823 compared with 240, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Msinyane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 766 learners against Jikantathu Primary School's 240; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jikantathu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jikantathu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vulandhlela Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Jikantathu Primary School, at 278 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Andrews Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 158 learners against Jikantathu Primary School's 240, 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
Old Buildings Min, Taaiboschspruit, , Iswepe, 2382
Postal
Po Box 141 Taaiboschspruit Iswepe 2382
Telephone
073 928 7641
EMIS number
800026443

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jikantathu 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 Jikantathu Primary School directly, on 073 928 7641, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Jikantathu 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 Jikantathu Primary School the best school in Iswepe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Jikantathu 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 Iswepe besides Jikantathu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Iswepe, including Esibusisweni Combined School.
How big are the classes at Jikantathu Primary School?
Jikantathu Primary School reported 240 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Jikantathu Primary School?
Yes, Jikantathu 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 Jikantathu Primary School a public or private school?
Jikantathu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Jikantathu Primary School?
You can call 073 928 7641. It is located at Old Buildings Min, Taaiboschspruit, , Iswepe, 2382.
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