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Umlambo Primary School

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

Welcome to Umlambo Primary School, a public primary school serving Amsterdam. It currently teaches around 747 learners.

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Umlambo Primary School is a public primary school in Amsterdam. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

747
Learners
19
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, Umlambo 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 Umlambo Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Umlambo Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umlambo Primary School, 2,881 compared with 747, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umlambo Primary School, 2,246 compared with 747; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umlambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umlambo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Umlambo Primary School's 747, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umlambo Primary School, 2,143 compared with 747; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umlambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umlambo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Umlambo Primary School's 747; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umlambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umlambo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Amsterdam

Zooming into Amsterdam, here are 5 other schools to compare against Umlambo Primary School.

  • Nganana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umlambo Primary School, 1,604 compared with 747; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umlambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 90.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umlambo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebuyeza Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umlambo Primary School, 1,082 compared with 747, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ithole Primary School is a similar size to Umlambo Primary School, with 989 learners against 747, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Izimbali Combined Boarding School sits in roughly the same size range as Umlambo Primary School, at 957 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Umlambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umlambo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Methula Secondary School is a similar size to Umlambo Primary School, with 786 learners against 747; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umlambo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 74.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umlambo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
40 Thokozani Location, Amsterdam, Amsterdam, 2375
Postal
Po Box 629 Amsterdam Amsterdam 2375
EMIS number
800024323

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umlambo Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Umlambo 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 Umlambo 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 Umlambo Primary School the best school in Amsterdam?
No matric pass rate is on record for Umlambo 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 Amsterdam besides Umlambo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Amsterdam, including Nganana Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Umlambo Primary School?
Umlambo Primary School reported 747 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Umlambo Primary School?
Yes, Umlambo 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 Umlambo Primary School a public or private school?
Umlambo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umlambo Primary School?
It is located at 40 Thokozani Location, Amsterdam, Amsterdam, 2375.
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