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Primary School Pionier

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

In Volksrust, Primary School Pionier operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 674 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Primary School Pionier: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Primary School Pionier is a public primary school serving families in and around Volksrust. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

674
Learners
36
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Primary School Pionier 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 Primary School Pionier for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Primary School Pionier.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Pionier, 2,881 compared with 674, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Pionier, 2,246 compared with 674; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Pionier; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Pionier doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Primary School Pionier's 674, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Pionier, 2,143 compared with 674; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Pionier; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Pionier doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Primary School Pionier's 674; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Pionier; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Pionier doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Volksrust

Zooming into Volksrust, here are 5 other schools to compare against Primary School Pionier.

  • Qhubulwazi Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,426 learners against Primary School Pionier's 674; is a public combined school, a different phase than Primary School Pionier; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Pionier doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zizameleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Primary School Pionier's 674, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Phembindlela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,029 learners against Primary School Pionier's 674, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Elangwane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Pionier, 994 compared with 674; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Pionier; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 86% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Pionier doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Theu Theu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 945 learners against Primary School Pionier's 674, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
Schoonstr 19, , Volksrust, 2470
Postal
Po Box 4 Volksrust 2470
Telephone
017 735 5066
Website
pionier.org
Email
admin@pionier.org
EMIS number
800009571

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Pionier?
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 Pionier directly, on 017 735 5066, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Pionier?
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 Primary School Pionier the best school in Volksrust?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Pionier 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 Volksrust besides Primary School Pionier?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Volksrust, including Qhubulwazi Combined School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Pionier?
Primary School Pionier reported 674 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Pionier?
Yes, Primary School Pionier 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 Pionier a public or private school?
Primary School Pionier is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Pionier?
You can call 017 735 5066. It is located at Schoonstr 19, , Volksrust, 2470.
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