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Nelspruit Primary School

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

Welcome to Nelspruit Primary School, a public primary school serving Mbombela. Around 1,400 learners are enrolled here.

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Nelspruit Primary School is a public primary school in Mbombela. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,400
Learners
63
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, Nelspruit Primary School 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 Nelspruit Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

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

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Nelspruit Primary School's 1,400; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nelspruit Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nelspruit Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nelspruit Primary School, 2,008 compared with 1,400; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nelspruit Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nelspruit Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekazi Primary School is a similar size to Nelspruit Primary School, with 1,879 learners against 1,400, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nelspruit Primary School, at 1,858 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is a similar size to Nelspruit Primary School, with 1,844 learners against 1,400; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nelspruit Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nelspruit Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mbombela

Zooming into Mbombela, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nelspruit Primary School.

  • Valencia Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Nelspruit Primary School, at 1,664 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nelspruit Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nelspruit Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sicelalwati Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nelspruit Primary School, at 1,527 learners.
  • High School Nelspruit sits in roughly the same size range as Nelspruit Primary School, at 1,420 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nelspruit Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nelspruit Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Laeveld sits in roughly the same size range as Nelspruit Primary School, at 1,410 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lowveld High School sits in roughly the same size range as Nelspruit Primary School, at 1,389 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nelspruit Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nelspruit Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
32 Sarel Cilliers Street, Sonheuwel Central, Nelspruit, 1201
Postal
Po Box 274 Sonpark Nelspruit 1206
Telephone
013 741 1651
Website
nelspruitprimary.co.za
Email
admin@nelspruitprimary.co.za
EMIS number
800016592

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nelspruit 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 Nelspruit Primary School directly, on 013 741 1651, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nelspruit Primary School?
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 Nelspruit Primary School the best school in Mbombela?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nelspruit 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 Mbombela besides Nelspruit Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mbombela, including Valencia Combined School.
How big are the classes at Nelspruit Primary School?
Nelspruit Primary School reported 1,400 learners and 63 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Nelspruit Primary School?
Yes, Nelspruit 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 Nelspruit Primary School a public or private school?
Nelspruit Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nelspruit Primary School?
You can call 013 741 1651. It is located at 32 Sarel Cilliers Street, Sonheuwel Central, Nelspruit, 1201.
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