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Lochiel Primary School

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

Lochiel Primary School is a public primary school based in Elukwatini. The school's roll stands at roughly 472 learners.

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

In Elukwatini, Lochiel Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

472
Learners
14
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lochiel Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Lochiel Primary School 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 Lochiel Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Lochiel Primary School's 472, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Lochiel Primary School's 472; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lochiel Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lochiel Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lochiel Primary School, 2,165 compared with 472, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Lochiel Primary School's 472; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lochiel Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lochiel Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lochiel Primary School, 2,087 compared with 472; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lochiel Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lochiel Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Elukwatini

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

  • D & C Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Lochiel Primary School's 472, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Highveld Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lochiel Primary School, 1,365 compared with 472; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lochiel Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lochiel Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,290 learners against Lochiel Primary School's 472, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Takheni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lochiel Primary School, 1,169 compared with 472; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lochiel Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 78.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lochiel Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dlomodlomo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,105 learners against Lochiel Primary School's 472; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lochiel Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lochiel 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
Stand No: 379, Lochiel, Elukwatini, 1192
Postal
Po Box 1512 Elukwatini Elukwatini 1192
EMIS number
800010611

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lochiel Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Lochiel Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the Mpumalanga education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Lochiel 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 Lochiel Primary School the best school in Elukwatini?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lochiel 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 Elukwatini besides Lochiel Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elukwatini, including D & C Comprehensive Primary School.
How big are the classes at Lochiel Primary School?
Lochiel Primary School reported 472 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Lochiel Primary School?
Yes, Lochiel 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 Lochiel Primary School a public or private school?
Lochiel Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lochiel Primary School?
It is located at Stand No: 379, Lochiel, Elukwatini, 1192.
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