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Phumelele Primary School

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

In Dundonald, Phumelele Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 253 learners.

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

Phumelele Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Dundonald. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

253
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Phumelele 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 Phumelele Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumelele Primary School, 2,881 compared with 253, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumelele Primary School, 2,246 compared with 253; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumelele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumelele 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 Phumelele Primary School's 253, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumelele Primary School, 2,143 compared with 253; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumelele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumelele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Phumelele Primary School's 253; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumelele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumelele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Dundonald

Zooming into Dundonald, here are 5 other schools to compare against Phumelele Primary School.

  • Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumelele Primary School, 782 compared with 253; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumelele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumelele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Redhill Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 572 learners against Phumelele Primary School's 253, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Lusushwana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumelele Primary School, 399 compared with 253; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumelele Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumelele Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Esithembisweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumelele Primary School, 398 compared with 253, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cabangani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phumelele Primary School, at 264 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
E138, Sandleni, Dundonald, 2336
Postal
Po Box 844 Dundonald 2336
Telephone
017 881 9916
EMIS number
800019836

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phumelele 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 Phumelele Primary School directly, on 017 881 9916, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phumelele 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 Phumelele Primary School the best school in Dundonald?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phumelele 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 Dundonald besides Phumelele Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Dundonald, including Chief S W Nhlapho Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Phumelele Primary School?
Phumelele Primary School reported 253 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 Phumelele Primary School?
Yes, Phumelele 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 Phumelele Primary School a public or private school?
Phumelele Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phumelele Primary School?
You can call 017 881 9916. It is located at E138, Sandleni, Dundonald, 2336.
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