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Robert Carruthers Primary School

Public primary school · Emalahleni, Witbank, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Robert Carruthers Primary School is a public primary school in Emalahleni, Witbank. Around 1,203 learners are enrolled here.

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Located in Emalahleni, Witbank, Robert Carruthers Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,203
Learners
52
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Robert Carruthers Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Robert Carruthers Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Robert Carruthers Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Robert Carruthers Primary School's 1,203, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Robert Carruthers Primary School, 1,908 compared with 1,203; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Robert Carruthers Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Robert Carruthers Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Robert Carruthers Primary School's 1,203; is a public combined school, a different phase than Robert Carruthers Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Robert Carruthers Primary 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 Robert Carruthers Primary School's 1,203; is a public combined school, a different phase than Robert Carruthers Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Robert Carruthers Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Robert Carruthers Primary School, 1,857 compared with 1,203, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Witbank

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Robert Carruthers Primary School's 1,203, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Robert Carruthers Primary School's 1,203; is a public combined school, a different phase than Robert Carruthers Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Robert Carruthers Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motsaosele Dm Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Robert Carruthers Primary School, at 1,637 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Robert Carruthers Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Robert Carruthers Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phillip Ndimande Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Robert Carruthers Primary School, at 1,563 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Robert Carruthers Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Robert Carruthers Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mogalitwa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Robert Carruthers Primary School, at 1,537 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
Pierneef Ave, Witbank, Emalahleni, 1035
Postal
Postnet S 1487260 Emalahleni 1035
Telephone
013 656 2247
Website
robertcarruthers.co.za
Email
info@robertcarruthers.co.za
EMIS number
800019471

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Robert Carruthers 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 Robert Carruthers Primary School directly, on 013 656 2247, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Robert Carruthers 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 Robert Carruthers Primary School the best school in Witbank?
No matric pass rate is on record for Robert Carruthers 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 Witbank besides Robert Carruthers Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Witbank, including Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary.
How big are the classes at Robert Carruthers Primary School?
Robert Carruthers Primary School reported 1,203 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Robert Carruthers Primary School?
Yes, Robert Carruthers 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 Robert Carruthers Primary School a public or private school?
Robert Carruthers Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Robert Carruthers Primary School?
You can call 013 656 2247. It is located at Pierneef Ave, Witbank, Emalahleni, 1035.
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