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Primary School Ermelo

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

Primary School Ermelo is a public primary school in Ermelo. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,052 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Primary School Ermelo, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Ermelo, Primary School Ermelo is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,052
Learners
43
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Primary School Ermelo is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Primary School Ermelo 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 Primary School Ermelo.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Primary School Ermelo's 1,052, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Primary School Ermelo's 1,052; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Ermelo; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Ermelo doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Ermelo, 2,165 compared with 1,052, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Primary School Ermelo's 1,052; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Ermelo; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Ermelo doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Ermelo, 2,087 compared with 1,052; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Ermelo; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Ermelo doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Ermelo

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

  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Ermelo, 2,165 compared with 1,052, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Wesselton Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,919 learners against Primary School Ermelo's 1,052, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ithafa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,860 learners against Primary School Ermelo's 1,052; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Ermelo; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 70.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Ermelo doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Camden Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Ermelo, 1,528 compared with 1,052; is a public combined school, a different phase than Primary School Ermelo; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Ermelo doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Reggie Masuku Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Ermelo, 1,473 compared with 1,052; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Ermelo; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Ermelo 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
Joubert Street, , Ermelo, 2350
Postal
Po Box 283 Ermelo 2350
Telephone
017 811 5851
EMIS number
800009134

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Ermelo?
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 Primary School Ermelo directly, on 017 811 5851, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Ermelo?
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 Primary School Ermelo the best school in Ermelo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Ermelo 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 Ermelo besides Primary School Ermelo?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ermelo, including New Ermelo Primary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Ermelo?
Primary School Ermelo reported 1,052 learners and 43 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 Primary School Ermelo?
Yes, Primary School Ermelo 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 Primary School Ermelo a public or private school?
Primary School Ermelo is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Ermelo?
You can call 017 811 5851. It is located at Joubert Street, , Ermelo, 2350.
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