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Torbanite Primary School

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

Torbanite Primary School is a public primary school based in Ermelo. The school's roll stands at roughly 147 learners.

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

In Ermelo, Torbanite Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

147
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Torbanite Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Torbanite 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 Torbanite Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Torbanite Primary School's 147, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Torbanite Primary School's 147; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Torbanite Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Torbanite Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Torbanite Primary School, 2,165 compared with 147, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Torbanite Primary School's 147; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Torbanite Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Torbanite Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Torbanite Primary School, 2,087 compared with 147; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Torbanite Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Torbanite Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Ermelo

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

  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Torbanite Primary School, 2,165 compared with 147, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Wesselton Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,919 learners against Torbanite Primary School's 147, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ithafa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,860 learners against Torbanite Primary School's 147; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Torbanite Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 70.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Torbanite Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Camden Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Torbanite Primary School, 1,528 compared with 147; is a public combined school, a different phase than Torbanite Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Torbanite Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Reggie Masuku Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Torbanite Primary School, 1,473 compared with 147; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Torbanite Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Torbanite 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
Spitzkop Mine Farm, Ermelo, Ermelo, 2350
Postal
Po Box 448 Ermelo Ermelo 2350
EMIS number
800023762

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Torbanite Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Torbanite 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 Torbanite 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 Torbanite Primary School the best school in Ermelo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Torbanite 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 Ermelo besides Torbanite Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ermelo, including New Ermelo Primary School.
How big are the classes at Torbanite Primary School?
Torbanite Primary School reported 147 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Torbanite Primary School?
Yes, Torbanite 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 Torbanite Primary School a public or private school?
Torbanite Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Torbanite Primary School?
It is located at Spitzkop Mine Farm, Ermelo, Ermelo, 2350.
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