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Phembindlela Primary School

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

Phembindlela Primary School is a public primary school based in Volksrust. It currently teaches around 1,029 learners.

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

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

1,029
Learners
29
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Full Service School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Phembindlela Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Phembindlela Primary School's 1,029, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Phembindlela Primary School's 1,029; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phembindlela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phembindlela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phembindlela Primary School, 2,165 compared with 1,029, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Phembindlela Primary School's 1,029; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phembindlela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phembindlela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phembindlela Primary School, 2,087 compared with 1,029; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phembindlela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phembindlela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Volksrust

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

  • Qhubulwazi Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Phembindlela Primary School, at 1,426 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phembindlela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phembindlela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zizameleni Primary School is a similar size to Phembindlela Primary School, with 1,376 learners against 1,029, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Elangwane Secondary School is a similar size to Phembindlela Primary School, with 994 learners against 1,029; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phembindlela Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 86% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phembindlela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Theu Theu Primary School is a similar size to Phembindlela Primary School, with 945 learners against 1,029, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Volksrust Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phembindlela Primary School, at 922 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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
668 Golela Street, Vukuzakhe, Volksrust, 2470
Postal
Po Box 1035 Volksrust Town 2470
Telephone
017 735 5007
EMIS number
800018242

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phembindlela 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 Phembindlela Primary School directly, on 017 735 5007, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phembindlela 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 Phembindlela Primary School the best school in Volksrust?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phembindlela 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 Volksrust besides Phembindlela Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Volksrust, including Qhubulwazi Combined School.
How big are the classes at Phembindlela Primary School?
Phembindlela Primary School reported 1,029 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Phembindlela Primary School?
Yes, Phembindlela 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 Phembindlela Primary School a public or private school?
Phembindlela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phembindlela Primary School?
You can call 017 735 5007. It is located at 668 Golela Street, Vukuzakhe, Volksrust, 2470.
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