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Somabedlana Primary School

Public primary school · Katjibane, Settlers, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Somabedlana Primary School, a public primary school serving Katjibane, Settlers. The school's roll stands at roughly 475 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Somabedlana Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Somabedlana Primary School is a public primary school in Katjibane, Settlers. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

475
Learners
14
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Somabedlana Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Somabedlana Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Nkangala district

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Somabedlana Primary School, 1,928 compared with 475, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Somabedlana Primary School's 475; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Somabedlana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somabedlana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Somabedlana Primary School, 1,875 compared with 475; is a public combined school, a different phase than Somabedlana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somabedlana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Somabedlana Primary School, 1,862 compared with 475; is a public combined school, a different phase than Somabedlana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somabedlana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Somabedlana Primary School's 475, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Settlers

Zooming into Settlers, here are 4 other schools to compare against Somabedlana Primary School.

  • Pungutsha Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Somabedlana Primary School, 790 compared with 475; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Somabedlana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 84.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somabedlana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Katjibane Primary School is a similar size to Somabedlana Primary School, with 341 learners against 475, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Settlers Agricultural Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Somabedlana Primary School, 321 compared with 475; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Somabedlana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 78.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somabedlana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thabong Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 159 learners against Somabedlana Primary School's 475, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
372 Newstand, , Gugulethu, 430
Postal
Po Box 93 Settlers 0430
Telephone
014 739 0002
EMIS number
800022012

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Somabedlana 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 Somabedlana Primary School directly, on 014 739 0002, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Somabedlana Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Somabedlana Primary School the best school in Settlers?
No matric pass rate is on record for Somabedlana 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 Settlers besides Somabedlana Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Settlers, including Pungutsha Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Somabedlana Primary School?
Somabedlana Primary School reported 475 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Somabedlana Primary School?
Yes, Somabedlana 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 Somabedlana Primary School a public or private school?
Somabedlana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Somabedlana Primary School?
You can call 014 739 0002. It is located at 372 Newstand, , Gugulethu, 430.
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