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Phakama Primary School

Public primary school, full service school specialisation · Emalahleni, Emalahleni, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Phakama Primary School is a public primary school based in Emalahleni. It currently teaches around 248 learners.

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

In Emalahleni, Phakama Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

248
Learners
10
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Full Service School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Phakama Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Phakama Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Phakama Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Phakama Primary School's 248, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakama Primary School, 1,908 compared with 248; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakama Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Phakama Primary School's 248; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phakama Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Phakama Primary School's 248; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phakama Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakama Primary School, 1,857 compared with 248, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Emalahleni

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

  • Witbank High School teaches considerably more learners than Phakama Primary School, 1,745 compared with 248; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakama Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 90.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Coronation Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakama Primary School, 1,707 compared with 248; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakama Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elukhanyisweni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakama Primary School, 1,665 compared with 248; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakama Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakama Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • F.h. Mkhabela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,625 learners against Phakama Primary School's 248; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakama Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Generaal Hertzog is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,478 learners against Phakama Primary School's 248; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phakama Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phakama 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
1537 Dube Street , Lynnville , Witbank , 1039
Postal
Po Box 842 Emalahleni Witbank 1039
Telephone
013 696 2900
EMIS number
800018069

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phakama 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 Phakama Primary School directly, on 013 696 2900, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phakama 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 Phakama Primary School the best school in Emalahleni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phakama 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 Emalahleni besides Phakama Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Emalahleni, including Witbank High School.
How big are the classes at Phakama Primary School?
Phakama Primary School reported 248 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Phakama Primary School?
Yes, Phakama 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 Phakama Primary School a public or private school?
Phakama Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phakama Primary School?
You can call 013 696 2900. It is located at 1537 Dube Street , Lynnville , Witbank , 1039.
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