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Lydenburg Primary School

Public primary school · Mashishing, Mashishing, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Lydenburg Primary School is a public primary school in Mashishing. It currently teaches around 889 learners.

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

Located in Mashishing, Lydenburg Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

889
Learners
26
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lydenburg 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 Lydenburg Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

5 other schools in Bohlabela district, for comparison against Lydenburg Primary School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Lydenburg Primary School's 889; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lydenburg Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lydenburg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Lydenburg Primary School's 889; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lydenburg Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lydenburg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Lydenburg Primary School, 1,946 compared with 889; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lydenburg Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lydenburg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Lydenburg Primary School's 889; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lydenburg Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lydenburg Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Lydenburg Primary School's 889, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Mashishing

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

  • Lesodi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,485 learners against Lydenburg Primary School's 889, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Lydenburg teaches considerably more learners than Lydenburg Primary School, 1,362 compared with 889, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Skhila Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lydenburg Primary School, 1,357 compared with 889; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lydenburg Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Marambane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Lydenburg Primary School, 1,286 compared with 889, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • High School Lydenburg sits in roughly the same size range as Lydenburg Primary School, at 1,170 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lydenburg Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lydenburg 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
50 First Street, Extention 2, Lydenburg, 1120
Postal
Po Box 956 Lydenburg Lydenburg 1120
Telephone
013 235 2880
EMIS number
800017764

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lydenburg 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 Lydenburg Primary School directly, on 013 235 2880, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lydenburg 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 Lydenburg Primary School the best school in Mashishing?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lydenburg 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 Mashishing besides Lydenburg Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mashishing, including Lesodi Primary School.
How big are the classes at Lydenburg Primary School?
Lydenburg Primary School reported 889 learners and 26 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 Lydenburg Primary School?
Yes, Lydenburg 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 Lydenburg Primary School a public or private school?
Lydenburg Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lydenburg Primary School?
You can call 013 235 2880. It is located at 50 First Street, Extention 2, Lydenburg, 1120.
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