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Somlokothwa Primary School

Public primary school · Digwale, Mbibane, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

In Digwale, Mbibane, Somlokothwa Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 423 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Somlokothwa Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Somlokothwa Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Digwale, Mbibane. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

423
Learners
14
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Somlokothwa 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 Somlokothwa Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Nkangala district

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Somlokothwa Primary School, 1,928 compared with 423, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Somlokothwa Primary School's 423; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Somlokothwa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somlokothwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Somlokothwa Primary School, 1,875 compared with 423; is a public combined school, a different phase than Somlokothwa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somlokothwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Somlokothwa Primary School, 1,862 compared with 423; is a public combined school, a different phase than Somlokothwa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Somlokothwa 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 Somlokothwa Primary School's 423, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Mbibane

Zooming into Mbibane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Somlokothwa Primary School.

  • Thembalihle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Somlokothwa Primary School, 854 compared with 423, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Nkosabo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 682 learners against Somlokothwa Primary School's 423, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sizisizwe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Somlokothwa Primary School, 659 compared with 423, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Emfundweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Somlokothwa Primary School, 629 compared with 423, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Somlokothwa Primary School, 609 compared with 423, 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
349 Leeufontein, Digwale, Mbibane, 449
Postal
Po Box 66 Digwale Mbibane 0449
Telephone
082 253 0869
EMIS number
800022079

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Somlokothwa 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 Somlokothwa Primary School directly, on 082 253 0869, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Somlokothwa 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 Somlokothwa Primary School the best school in Mbibane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Somlokothwa 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 Mbibane besides Somlokothwa Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mbibane, including Thembalihle Primary School.
How big are the classes at Somlokothwa Primary School?
Somlokothwa Primary School reported 423 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Somlokothwa Primary School?
Yes, Somlokothwa 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 Somlokothwa Primary School a public or private school?
Somlokothwa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Somlokothwa Primary School?
You can call 082 253 0869. It is located at 349 Leeufontein, Digwale, Mbibane, 449.
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