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Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe

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

Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe is a public primary school based in Ermelo. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,229 learners.

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

In Ermelo, Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,229
Learners
53
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe 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 Jj Van Der Merwe specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe's 1,229, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe's 1,229; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe, 2,165 compared with 1,229, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe's 1,229; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe, 2,087 compared with 1,229; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe 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 Jj Van Der Merwe, 2,165 compared with 1,229, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Wesselton Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,919 learners against Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe's 1,229, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ithafa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,860 learners against Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe's 1,229; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 70.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Camden Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe, at 1,528 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Reggie Masuku Secondary School is a similar size to Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe, with 1,473 learners against 1,229; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe 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
Private Bag X, , Ermelo, 2350
Postal
Hubbard 22 Ermelo 2351
Telephone
017 811 5954
Website
jjvdmerwe.co.za
Email
admin@jeejee.co.za
EMIS number
800009225

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe?
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 Jj Van Der Merwe directly, on 017 811 5954, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe?
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 Jj Van Der Merwe the best school in Ermelo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe 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 Jj Van Der Merwe?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ermelo, including New Ermelo Primary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe?
Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe reported 1,229 learners and 53 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Jj Van Der Merwe?
Yes, Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe 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 Jj Van Der Merwe a public or private school?
Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Jj Van Der Merwe?
You can call 017 811 5954. It is located at Private Bag X, , Ermelo, 2350.
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