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Phumula Primary School

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

Phumula Primary School is a public primary school in Ermelo. It currently teaches around 1,306 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Phumula Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Ermelo, Phumula Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,306
Learners
36
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Phumula 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 Phumula 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 Phumula Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Phumula Primary School's 1,306, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Phumula Primary School's 1,306; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumula Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumula Primary School, 2,165 compared with 1,306, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Phumula Primary School's 1,306; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumula Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumula Primary School, 2,087 compared with 1,306; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumula Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Ermelo

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

  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumula Primary School, 2,165 compared with 1,306, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Wesselton Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,919 learners against Phumula Primary School's 1,306, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ithafa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,860 learners against Phumula Primary School's 1,306; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumula Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 70.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Camden Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Phumula Primary School, at 1,528 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phumula Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Reggie Masuku Secondary School is a similar size to Phumula Primary School, with 1,473 learners against 1,306; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumula Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumula 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
2461 Mpofu Street , , Ermelo , 2350
Postal
Po Box 380 Ermelo 2350
Telephone
017 811 8305
EMIS number
800018416

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phumula 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 Phumula Primary School directly, on 017 811 8305, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phumula 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 Phumula Primary School the best school in Ermelo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phumula 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 Ermelo besides Phumula Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ermelo, including New Ermelo Primary School.
How big are the classes at Phumula Primary School?
Phumula Primary School reported 1,306 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Phumula Primary School?
Yes, Phumula 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 Phumula Primary School a public or private school?
Phumula Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phumula Primary School?
You can call 017 811 8305. It is located at 2461 Mpofu Street , , Ermelo , 2350.
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