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Nqobile Primary School

Public primary school, full service school specialisation · Ethandakukhanya, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Nqobile Primary School, a public primary school serving Ethandakukhanya, Piet Retief. Around 1,534 learners are enrolled here.

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Nqobile Primary School is a public primary school in Ethandakukhanya, Piet Retief. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,534
Learners
41
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Full Service School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Nqobile 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 Nqobile Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nqobile Primary School, 2,881 compared with 1,534, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nqobile Primary School, 2,246 compared with 1,534; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqobile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqobile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Nqobile Primary School's 1,534, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nqobile Primary School, at 2,143 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqobile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqobile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is a similar size to Nqobile Primary School, with 2,087 learners against 1,534; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqobile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqobile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Piet Retief

Zooming into Piet Retief, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nqobile Primary School.

  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nqobile Primary School, at 2,143 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqobile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqobile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Inqubeko Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nqobile Primary School, at 1,944 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nqobile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 94% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqobile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Piet Retief Combined School is a similar size to Nqobile Primary School, with 1,848 learners against 1,534; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nqobile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 63.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nqobile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Imizamoyethu Primary School is a similar size to Nqobile Primary School, with 1,824 learners against 1,534, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Harmony Park School is a similar size to Nqobile Primary School, with 1,369 learners against 1,534; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nqobile Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
Stand No. 1072 4Th Avenue, Thandukukhanya, Piet Retief, 2380
Postal
Po Box 760 Thandukukhanya Piet Retief 2380
Telephone
079 207 8269
EMIS number
800017210

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nqobile 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 Nqobile Primary School directly, on 079 207 8269, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nqobile 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 Nqobile Primary School the best school in Piet Retief?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nqobile 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 Piet Retief besides Nqobile Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Piet Retief, including Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nqobile Primary School?
Nqobile Primary School reported 1,534 learners and 41 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 Nqobile Primary School?
Yes, Nqobile 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 Nqobile Primary School a public or private school?
Nqobile Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nqobile Primary School?
You can call 079 207 8269. It is located at Stand No. 1072 4Th Avenue, Thandukukhanya, Piet Retief, 2380.
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