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Nkothasi Primary School

Public primary school, full service school specialisation · Bushbuckridge, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Nkothasi Primary School is a public primary school based in Bushbuckridge. Around 467 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Bushbuckridge, Nkothasi Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

467
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Full Service School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Here is how Nkothasi Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bohlabela district.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Nkothasi Primary School's 467; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkothasi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkothasi 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 Nkothasi Primary School's 467; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkothasi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkothasi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Nkothasi Primary School, 1,946 compared with 467; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkothasi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkothasi 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 Nkothasi Primary School's 467; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkothasi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkothasi 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 Nkothasi Primary School's 467, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Bushbuckridge

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

  • Letshele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkothasi Primary School, 1,037 compared with 467; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkothasi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 75.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkothasi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Moratiseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 946 learners against Nkothasi Primary School's 467, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Siboyiye Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Nkothasi Primary School, 899 compared with 467; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nkothasi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 88.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkothasi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • M.o. Mashego Lower Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 840 learners against Nkothasi Primary School's 467, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Marcia Mokoena Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 838 learners against Nkothasi Primary School's 467; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkothasi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 73.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkothasi 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. 50, Arthurstone , Bushbuckridge , 1280
Postal
Po Box 619 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280
Telephone
071 658 3739
EMIS number
800034952

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkothasi 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 Nkothasi Primary School directly, on 071 658 3739, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkothasi 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 Nkothasi Primary School the best school in Bushbuckridge?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nkothasi 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 Bushbuckridge besides Nkothasi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bushbuckridge, including Letshele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nkothasi Primary School?
Nkothasi Primary School reported 467 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Nkothasi Primary School?
Yes, Nkothasi 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 Nkothasi Primary School a public or private school?
Nkothasi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkothasi Primary School?
You can call 071 658 3739. It is located at Stand No. 50, Arthurstone , Bushbuckridge , 1280.
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