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Sothembani Primary School

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

In Moteti, Sothembani Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 409 learners.

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

Sothembani Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Moteti. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

409
Learners
13
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, Sothembani 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 Sothembani Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Nkangala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nkangala district with Sothembani Primary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sothembani Primary School, 1,928 compared with 409, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Sothembani Primary School's 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sothembani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sothembani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Sothembani Primary School, 1,875 compared with 409; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sothembani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sothembani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Sothembani Primary School, 1,862 compared with 409; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sothembani Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sothembani 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 Sothembani Primary School's 409, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Moteti

Zooming into Moteti, here are 2 other schools to compare against Sothembani Primary School.

  • Thulasizwe Lower Primary School is a similar size to Sothembani Primary School, with 415 learners against 409, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Jesus Is Lord Combined School is noticeably smaller, with 234 learners against Sothembani Primary School's 409, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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
Matjhirini Opposite Taxi Rank, , Matjhirini, 475
Postal
Matjhirini 0 Moteti 0477
Telephone
013 985 0007
EMIS number
800022194

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sothembani 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 Sothembani Primary School directly, on 013 985 0007, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sothembani 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 Sothembani Primary School the best school in Moteti?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sothembani 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 Moteti besides Sothembani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Moteti, including Thulasizwe Lower Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sothembani Primary School?
Sothembani Primary School reported 409 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Sothembani Primary School?
Yes, Sothembani 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 Sothembani Primary School a public or private school?
Sothembani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sothembani Primary School?
You can call 013 985 0007. It is located at Matjhirini Opposite Taxi Rank, , Matjhirini, 475.
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