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Phumalanga Primary School

Public primary school · Matsulu, Matsulu, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

In Matsulu, Phumalanga Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 357 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Phumalanga Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Phumalanga Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Matsulu. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

357
Learners
11
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ehlanzeni district with Phumalanga Primary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Phumalanga Primary School's 357; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumalanga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumalanga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumalanga Primary School, 2,008 compared with 357; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumalanga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumalanga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumalanga Primary School, 1,879 compared with 357, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Phumalanga Primary School's 357, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Phumalanga Primary School's 357; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumalanga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumalanga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Matsulu

Zooming into Matsulu, here are 5 other schools to compare against Phumalanga Primary School.

  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Phumalanga Primary School's 357; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumalanga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumalanga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sukumani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,773 learners against Phumalanga Primary School's 357, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • S'bongile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumalanga Primary School, 1,746 compared with 357, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Masitakhe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumalanga Primary School, 1,609 compared with 357; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumalanga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 83.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumalanga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sibusisiwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumalanga Primary School, 1,458 compared with 357; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumalanga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumalanga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 672 Matsulu A, Nelspruit, Matsulu, 1203
Postal
Po Box 1540 Matsulu Matsulu 1203
Telephone
083 285 4538
EMIS number
800005546

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phumalanga 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 Phumalanga Primary School directly, on 083 285 4538, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phumalanga 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 Phumalanga Primary School the best school in Matsulu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phumalanga 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 Matsulu besides Phumalanga Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matsulu, including Tikhontele Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Phumalanga Primary School?
Phumalanga Primary School reported 357 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Phumalanga Primary School?
Yes, Phumalanga 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 Phumalanga Primary School a public or private school?
Phumalanga Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phumalanga Primary School?
You can call 083 285 4538. It is located at Stand 672 Matsulu A, Nelspruit, Matsulu, 1203.
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