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Platorand School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Belfast, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Platorand School is a public school in Belfast. The school's roll stands at roughly 235 learners.

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

Located in Belfast, Platorand School is a public school.

235
Learners
30
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Platorand School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. 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 Platorand School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nkangala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nkangala district with Platorand School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Platorand School's 235; is a public primary school, a different phase than Platorand School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Platorand School, 1,908 compared with 235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Platorand School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Platorand School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Platorand School's 235; is a public combined school, a different phase than Platorand School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Platorand School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Platorand School's 235; is a public combined school, a different phase than Platorand School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Platorand School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Platorand School, 1,857 compared with 235; is a public primary school, a different phase than Platorand School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Belfast

And within Belfast itself, 4 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Khayalami Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,256 learners against Platorand School's 235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Platorand School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 78.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Platorand School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ukhwezi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,047 learners against Platorand School's 235; is a public primary school, a different phase than Platorand School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Belfast Academy teaches considerably more learners than Platorand School, 968 compared with 235; is a public combined school, a different phase than Platorand School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Platorand School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Belfast Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Platorand School, 759 compared with 235; is a public primary school, a different phase than Platorand School; 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Wermooten Street
Postal
Private Bag X614, Belfast 1100
EMIS number
800018622

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Platorand School?
No phone number or email is on record for Platorand School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the Mpumalanga education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Platorand 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Platorand School the best school in Belfast?
No matric pass rate is on record for Platorand 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 Belfast besides Platorand School?
Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Belfast, including Khayalami Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Platorand School?
Platorand School reported 235 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 8 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 Platorand School?
Yes, Platorand 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.
What are Platorand School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Platorand School.
Is Platorand School a public or private school?
Platorand School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Platorand School?
It is located at Wermooten Street.
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