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Umpilusi Primary School

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

Welcome to Umpilusi Primary School, a public primary school serving Lothair. Around 226 learners are enrolled here.

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

226
Learners
7
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, Umpilusi 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 Umpilusi Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umpilusi Primary School, 2,881 compared with 226, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umpilusi Primary School, 2,246 compared with 226; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umpilusi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umpilusi 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 Umpilusi Primary School's 226, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umpilusi Primary School, 2,143 compared with 226; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umpilusi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umpilusi 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 Umpilusi Primary School's 226; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umpilusi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umpilusi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Lothair

Zooming into Lothair, here are 5 other schools to compare against Umpilusi Primary School.

  • Lothair Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umpilusi Primary School, 1,065 compared with 226, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umpilusi Primary School, 1,058 compared with 226; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umpilusi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umpilusi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • The Gem Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 573 learners against Umpilusi Primary School's 226; is a public combined school, a different phase than Umpilusi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umpilusi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Lothair sits in roughly the same size range as Umpilusi Primary School, at 267 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Clifton Primary School is a similar size to Umpilusi Primary School, with 259 learners against 226, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
Portion 4 Of Umpilusi Farm 98Ti, Bloemkraans N03 Farm, Lothair, 2370
Postal
Po Box 250 Bloemkraans 3 Farm Lothair 2370
Telephone
017 845 3108
EMIS number
800024356

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umpilusi 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 Umpilusi Primary School directly, on 017 845 3108, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umpilusi 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 Umpilusi Primary School the best school in Lothair?
No matric pass rate is on record for Umpilusi 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 Lothair besides Umpilusi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Lothair, including Lothair Primary School.
How big are the classes at Umpilusi Primary School?
Umpilusi Primary School reported 226 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Umpilusi Primary School?
Yes, Umpilusi 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 Umpilusi Primary School a public or private school?
Umpilusi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umpilusi Primary School?
You can call 017 845 3108. It is located at Portion 4 Of Umpilusi Farm 98Ti, Bloemkraans N03 Farm, Lothair, 2370.
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