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Nkukhunda Primary School

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

Nkukhunda Primary School is a public primary school in Wakkerstroom. Around 442 learners are enrolled here.

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Located in Wakkerstroom, Nkukhunda Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

442
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Nkukhunda Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Nkukhunda Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Nkukhunda Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Nkukhunda Primary School's 442, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Nkukhunda Primary School's 442; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkukhunda Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkukhunda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkukhunda Primary School, 2,165 compared with 442, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Nkukhunda Primary School's 442; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkukhunda Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkukhunda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkukhunda Primary School, 2,087 compared with 442; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkukhunda Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkukhunda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Wakkerstroom

And within Wakkerstroom itself, 3 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Wakkerstroom Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,321 learners against Nkukhunda Primary School's 442; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nkukhunda Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Uthaka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkukhunda Primary School, 959 compared with 442; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkukhunda Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 83.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkukhunda Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bhekithemba Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 92 learners against Nkukhunda Primary School's 442, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
Grootrietvlei Farm , Wakkerstroom, Dirkiesdorp, 2386
Postal
Po Box 136 Dirkiesdorp Wakkerstroom 2480
Telephone
079 077 9487
EMIS number
800017095

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkukhunda 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 Nkukhunda Primary School directly, on 079 077 9487, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkukhunda 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 Nkukhunda Primary School the best school in Wakkerstroom?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nkukhunda 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 Wakkerstroom besides Nkukhunda Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Wakkerstroom, including Wakkerstroom Combined School.
How big are the classes at Nkukhunda Primary School?
Nkukhunda Primary School reported 442 learners and 13 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 Nkukhunda Primary School?
Yes, Nkukhunda 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 Nkukhunda Primary School a public or private school?
Nkukhunda Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkukhunda Primary School?
You can call 079 077 9487. It is located at Grootrietvlei Farm , Wakkerstroom, Dirkiesdorp, 2386.
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