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Lifalethu Primary School

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

Lifalethu Primary School is a public primary school based in Embalenhle. It currently teaches around 1,082 learners.

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

In Embalenhle, Lifalethu Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,082
Learners
29
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Full Service School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lifalethu Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Lifalethu Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Lifalethu Primary School's 1,082, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Lifalethu Primary School's 1,082; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lifalethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lifalethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lifalethu Primary School, 2,165 compared with 1,082, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Lifalethu Primary School's 1,082; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lifalethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lifalethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lifalethu Primary School, 2,087 compared with 1,082; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lifalethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lifalethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Embalenhle

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

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Lifalethu Primary School's 1,082, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lifalethu Primary School, 2,087 compared with 1,082; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lifalethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lifalethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sizwakele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,984 learners against Lifalethu Primary School's 1,082; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lifalethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lifalethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vukuzithathe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,749 learners against Lifalethu Primary School's 1,082, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,699 learners against Lifalethu Primary School's 1,082; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lifalethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 61.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lifalethu Primary School 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
2869 Fono Sibiya Drive, Embalenhle, Evander, 2285
Postal
Po Box 224 Embalenhle Evander 2285
Telephone
017 685 1444
EMIS number
800010389

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lifalethu 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 Lifalethu Primary School directly, on 017 685 1444, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lifalethu Primary School?
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 Lifalethu Primary School the best school in Embalenhle?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lifalethu 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 Embalenhle besides Lifalethu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Embalenhle, including Shapeve Primary School.
How big are the classes at Lifalethu Primary School?
Lifalethu Primary School reported 1,082 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Lifalethu Primary School?
Yes, Lifalethu 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 Lifalethu Primary School a public or private school?
Lifalethu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lifalethu Primary School?
You can call 017 685 1444. It is located at 2869 Fono Sibiya Drive, Embalenhle, Evander, 2285.
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