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Somcuba Primary School

Public primary school · Kanyamazane, Kanyamazane, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Somcuba Primary School, a public primary school serving Kanyamazane. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,417 learners.

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

Somcuba Primary School is a public primary school in Kanyamazane. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,417
Learners
39
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Somcuba 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 Somcuba Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ehlanzeni district with Somcuba Primary School.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Somcuba Primary School's 1,417; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Somcuba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somcuba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Somcuba Primary School, 2,008 compared with 1,417; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Somcuba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 63.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somcuba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lekazi Primary School is a similar size to Somcuba Primary School, with 1,879 learners against 1,417, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Somcuba Primary School, at 1,858 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is a similar size to Somcuba Primary School, with 1,844 learners against 1,417; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Somcuba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somcuba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Kanyamazane

Zooming into Kanyamazane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Somcuba Primary School.

  • Lekazi Primary School is a similar size to Somcuba Primary School, with 1,879 learners against 1,417, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Sitintile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Somcuba Primary School, at 1,443 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Somcuba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 75% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somcuba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vulamasango Primary School is a similar size to Somcuba Primary School, with 1,426 learners against 1,417, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Somcuba Primary School, at 1,391 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Somcuba Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somcuba Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vukasambe Primary School is a similar size to Somcuba Primary School, with 1,381 learners against 1,417, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
Stand No.91, Msogwaba Trust, Nelspruit, 1215
Postal
Po Box 91 Kanyamazane Nelspruit 1214
Telephone
013 794 7443
EMIS number
800022038

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Somcuba 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 Somcuba Primary School directly, on 013 794 7443, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Somcuba 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 Somcuba Primary School the best school in Kanyamazane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Somcuba 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 Kanyamazane besides Somcuba Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kanyamazane, including Lekazi Primary School.
How big are the classes at Somcuba Primary School?
Somcuba Primary School reported 1,417 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Somcuba Primary School?
Yes, Somcuba 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 Somcuba Primary School a public or private school?
Somcuba Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Somcuba Primary School?
You can call 013 794 7443. It is located at Stand No.91, Msogwaba Trust, Nelspruit, 1215.
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