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Tholukwazi Primary School

Public primary school · Embalenhle, Embalenhle, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Tholukwazi Primary School is a public primary school based in Embalenhle. Around 1,356 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Tholukwazi Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Embalenhle, Tholukwazi Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,356
Learners
36
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Tholukwazi Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Tholukwazi Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Tholukwazi Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Tholukwazi Primary School's 1,356, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Tholukwazi Primary School's 1,356; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tholukwazi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tholukwazi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tholukwazi Primary School, 2,165 compared with 1,356, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Tholukwazi Primary School's 1,356; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tholukwazi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tholukwazi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tholukwazi Primary School, 2,087 compared with 1,356; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tholukwazi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tholukwazi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Embalenhle

And within Embalenhle itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Tholukwazi Primary School's 1,356, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tholukwazi Primary School, 2,087 compared with 1,356; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tholukwazi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tholukwazi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sizwakele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,984 learners against Tholukwazi Primary School's 1,356; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tholukwazi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tholukwazi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vukuzithathe Primary School is a similar size to Tholukwazi Primary School, with 1,749 learners against 1,356, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School is a similar size to Tholukwazi Primary School, with 1,699 learners against 1,356; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tholukwazi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 61.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tholukwazi 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
2052 Makhubo Drive, Embalenhle, Secunda, 2285
Postal
Po Box 34 Embalenhle Secunda 2285
Telephone
017 685 4312
EMIS number
800023259

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tholukwazi 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 Tholukwazi Primary School directly, on 017 685 4312, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tholukwazi 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 Tholukwazi Primary School the best school in Embalenhle?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tholukwazi 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 Embalenhle besides Tholukwazi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Embalenhle, including Shapeve Primary School.
How big are the classes at Tholukwazi Primary School?
Tholukwazi Primary School reported 1,356 learners and 36 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 Tholukwazi Primary School?
Yes, Tholukwazi 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 Tholukwazi Primary School a public or private school?
Tholukwazi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tholukwazi Primary School?
You can call 017 685 4312. It is located at 2052 Makhubo Drive, Embalenhle, Secunda, 2285.
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