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Sifikile Primary School

Public primary school · Kwaggafontein, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Sifikile Primary School is a public primary school based in Kwaggafontein, Empumalanga. It currently teaches around 867 learners.

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

In Kwaggafontein, Empumalanga, Sifikile Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

867
Learners
22
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sifikile 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 Sifikile Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Sifikile 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 Sifikile Primary School's 867, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sifikile Primary School, 1,908 compared with 867; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sifikile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sifikile 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 Sifikile Primary School's 867; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sifikile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sifikile 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 Sifikile Primary School's 867; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sifikile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sifikile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sifikile Primary School, 1,857 compared with 867, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Empumalanga

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

  • Hlalisanani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sifikile Primary School, 1,222 compared with 867, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Marhagi Secondary School is a similar size to Sifikile Primary School, with 1,004 learners against 867; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sifikile Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafu Secondary School is a similar size to Sifikile Primary School, with 903 learners against 867; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sifikile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sifikile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mandlethu Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sifikile Primary School, at 767 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sifikile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 69.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sifikile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bongumusa Secondary School is a similar size to Sifikile Primary School, with 766 learners against 867; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sifikile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 79.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sifikile 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
4336 Kwaggafontein "A", Kwaggafontein, Kwaggafontein, 458
Postal
Po Box 125 Empumalanga Kwaggafontein 0458
Telephone
013 986 0093
EMIS number
800020917

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sifikile 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 Sifikile Primary School directly, on 013 986 0093, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sifikile 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 Sifikile Primary School the best school in Empumalanga?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sifikile 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 Empumalanga besides Sifikile Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Empumalanga, including Hlalisanani Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sifikile Primary School?
Sifikile Primary School reported 867 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Sifikile Primary School?
Yes, Sifikile 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 Sifikile Primary School a public or private school?
Sifikile Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sifikile Primary School?
You can call 013 986 0093. It is located at 4336 Kwaggafontein "A", Kwaggafontein, Kwaggafontein, 458.
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