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Mtimba Primary School

Public primary school · White River, White River, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Mtimba Primary School is a public primary school in White River. Around 1,061 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in White River, Mtimba Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,061
Learners
30
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mtimba Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Mtimba Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Here is how Mtimba Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ehlanzeni district.

  • Guduza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mtimba Primary School, 2,156 compared with 1,061; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mtimba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mtimba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,008 learners against Mtimba Primary School's 1,061; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mtimba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mtimba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,879 learners against Mtimba Primary School's 1,061, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mtimba Primary School, 1,858 compared with 1,061, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mtimba Primary School, 1,844 compared with 1,061; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mtimba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mtimba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

White River

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

  • Lwaleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,502 learners against Mtimba Primary School's 1,061, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Witrivier sits in roughly the same size range as Mtimba Primary School, at 1,400 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Zamani Primary School is a similar size to Mtimba Primary School, with 1,337 learners against 1,061, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Khanyisani Secondary School is a similar size to Mtimba Primary School, with 1,329 learners against 1,061; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mtimba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mtimba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Siyafundza Primary School is a similar size to Mtimba Primary School, with 1,295 learners against 1,061, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 T 10, Numbi Trust, Town, 1242
Postal
Po Box 811 Hazyview White River 1240
Telephone
013 798 5863
EMIS number
800015941

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mtimba 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 Mtimba Primary School directly, on 013 798 5863, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mtimba 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 Mtimba Primary School the best school in White River?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mtimba 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 White River besides Mtimba Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around White River, including Lwaleng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mtimba Primary School?
Mtimba Primary School reported 1,061 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Mtimba Primary School?
Yes, Mtimba 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 Mtimba Primary School a public or private school?
Mtimba Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mtimba Primary School?
You can call 013 798 5863. It is located at Stand No T 10, Numbi Trust, Town, 1242.
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