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Pilgrims Rest Primary School

Public primary school · Pilgrim's Rest, Pilgrim's Rest, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Pilgrims Rest Primary School is a public primary school based in Pilgrim's Rest. The school's roll stands at roughly 196 learners.

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

In Pilgrim's Rest, Pilgrims Rest Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

196
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Pilgrims Rest Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Pilgrims Rest Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bohlabela district with Pilgrims Rest Primary School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Pilgrims Rest Primary School's 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pilgrims Rest Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pilgrims Rest Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Pilgrims Rest Primary School's 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pilgrims Rest Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pilgrims Rest Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Pilgrims Rest Primary School, 1,946 compared with 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pilgrims Rest Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pilgrims Rest Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Pilgrims Rest Primary School's 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pilgrims Rest Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pilgrims Rest Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Pilgrims Rest Primary School's 196, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Pilgrim's Rest

And within Pilgrim's Rest itself, 1 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Pilgrims Rest City Secondary School is a similar size to Pilgrims Rest Primary School, with 248 learners against 196; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pilgrims Rest Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pilgrims Rest 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
A85 Bester Street, Pilgrims Rest, New Town, 1290
Postal
Po Box 34 Pilgrims Rest Pilgrim's Rest 1290
Telephone
013 768 1310
EMIS number
800017947

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pilgrims Rest 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 Pilgrims Rest Primary School directly, on 013 768 1310, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pilgrims Rest 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 Pilgrims Rest Primary School the best school in Pilgrim's Rest?
No matric pass rate is on record for Pilgrims Rest 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 Pilgrim's Rest besides Pilgrims Rest Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Pilgrim's Rest, including Pilgrims Rest City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Pilgrims Rest Primary School?
Pilgrims Rest Primary School reported 196 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Pilgrims Rest Primary School?
Yes, Pilgrims Rest 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 Pilgrims Rest Primary School a public or private school?
Pilgrims Rest Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pilgrims Rest Primary School?
You can call 013 768 1310. It is located at A85 Bester Street, Pilgrims Rest, New Town, 1290.
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