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Thabong Primary School

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

Thabong Primary School is a public primary school in Settlers. It currently teaches around 159 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Thabong Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Settlers, Thabong Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

159
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thabong Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Thabong Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nkangala district

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Thabong Primary School's 159, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabong Primary School, 1,908 compared with 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thabong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Thabong Primary School's 159; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thabong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Thabong Primary School's 159; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thabong Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thabong Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabong Primary School, 1,857 compared with 159, and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Settlers

And within Settlers itself, 4 other schools for a closer comparison.

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

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No. 712, Katjibane, Leswatlheng Section, 517
Postal
Po Box 117 Settlers Katjibane Village 0430
EMIS number
800022863

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thabong Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Thabong Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the Mpumalanga education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Thabong Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Thabong Primary School the best school in Settlers?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thabong 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 Thabong Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Settlers, including Pungutsha Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thabong Primary School?
Thabong Primary School reported 159 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Thabong Primary School?
Yes, Thabong 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 Thabong Primary School a public or private school?
Thabong Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thabong Primary School?
It is located at Stand No. 712, Katjibane, Leswatlheng Section, 517.
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