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New Ermelo Primary School

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

New Ermelo Primary School is a public primary school based in Ermelo. The school's roll stands at roughly 2,165 learners.

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

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

2,165
Learners
59
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against New Ermelo Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is a similar size to New Ermelo Primary School, with 2,881 learners against 2,165, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as New Ermelo Primary School, at 2,246 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than New Ermelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point New Ermelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is a similar size to New Ermelo Primary School, with 2,143 learners against 2,165; is a public secondary school, a different phase than New Ermelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point New Ermelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as New Ermelo Primary School, at 2,087 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than New Ermelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point New Ermelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Osizweni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as New Ermelo Primary School, at 2,084 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Ermelo

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

  • Wesselton Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as New Ermelo Primary School, at 1,919 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ithafa Secondary School is a similar size to New Ermelo Primary School, with 1,860 learners against 2,165; is a public secondary school, a different phase than New Ermelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 70.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point New Ermelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Camden Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as New Ermelo Primary School, at 1,528 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than New Ermelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point New Ermelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Reggie Masuku Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,473 learners against New Ermelo Primary School's 2,165; is a public secondary school, a different phase than New Ermelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point New Ermelo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cebisa Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,367 learners against New Ermelo Primary School's 2,165; is a public secondary school, a different phase than New Ermelo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point New Ermelo 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
No.6 Ne Beacon Street , , Ermelo, 2350
Postal
Po Box 2787 Ermelo 2350
Telephone
072 268 6072
EMIS number
800030486

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at New Ermelo 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 New Ermelo Primary School directly, on 072 268 6072, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to New Ermelo 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 New Ermelo Primary School the best school in Ermelo?
No matric pass rate is on record for New Ermelo 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 Ermelo besides New Ermelo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ermelo, including Wesselton Primary School.
How big are the classes at New Ermelo Primary School?
New Ermelo Primary School reported 2,165 learners and 59 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 New Ermelo Primary School?
Yes, New Ermelo 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 New Ermelo Primary School a public or private school?
New Ermelo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact New Ermelo Primary School?
You can call 072 268 6072. It is located at No.6 Ne Beacon Street , , Ermelo, 2350.
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