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Songeni Primary School

Public primary school · Thulamahashe, Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

In Thulamahashe, Songeni Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,032 learners.

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

Songeni Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Thulamahashe. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,032
Learners
27
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, Songeni 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 Songeni Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bohlabela district with Songeni Primary School.

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Songeni Primary School, 2,280 compared with 1,032; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Songeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Songeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Songeni Primary School, 1,972 compared with 1,032; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Songeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Songeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Songeni Primary School's 1,032; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Songeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Songeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Songeni Primary School, 1,895 compared with 1,032; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Songeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Songeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Songeni Primary School, 1,518 compared with 1,032, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Thulamahashe

Zooming into Thulamahashe, here are 5 other schools to compare against Songeni Primary School.

  • Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School is a similar size to Songeni Primary School, with 1,405 learners against 1,032; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Songeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 90.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Songeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Eric Nxumalo High School is a similar size to Songeni Primary School, with 1,068 learners against 1,032; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Songeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Songeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bombani Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Songeni Primary School, with 1,042 learners against 1,032; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Songeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Songeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mpikaniso Primary School is a similar size to Songeni Primary School, with 971 learners against 1,032, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Nkwenkwezi Primary School is a similar size to Songeni Primary School, with 958 learners against 1,032, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 20064 , Thulamahashe, Edinburg A, 1365
Postal
Private Bag X 1320 Thulamahashe 1365
Telephone
013 774 0424
EMIS number
800035171

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Songeni 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 Songeni Primary School directly, on 013 774 0424, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Songeni 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 Songeni Primary School the best school in Thulamahashe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Songeni 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 Thulamahashe besides Songeni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thulamahashe, including Mafemani Nxumalo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Songeni Primary School?
Songeni Primary School reported 1,032 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Songeni Primary School?
Yes, Songeni 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 Songeni Primary School a public or private school?
Songeni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Songeni Primary School?
You can call 013 774 0424. It is located at Stand 20064 , Thulamahashe, Edinburg A, 1365.
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