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Umsebe Primary School

Public primary school, full service school specialisation · Wesselton, Ermelo, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Umsebe Primary School is a public primary school based in Wesselton, Ermelo. Around 1,309 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Wesselton, Ermelo, Umsebe Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,309
Learners
40
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Full Service School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Umsebe 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 Umsebe Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Umsebe Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Umsebe Primary School's 1,309, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Umsebe Primary School's 1,309; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umsebe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umsebe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umsebe Primary School, 2,165 compared with 1,309, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Umsebe Primary School's 1,309; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umsebe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umsebe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umsebe Primary School, 2,087 compared with 1,309; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umsebe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umsebe 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 Umsebe Primary School, 2,165 compared with 1,309, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Wesselton Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,919 learners against Umsebe Primary School's 1,309, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ithafa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,860 learners against Umsebe Primary School's 1,309; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umsebe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 70.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umsebe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Camden Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Umsebe Primary School, at 1,528 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Umsebe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umsebe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Reggie Masuku Secondary School is a similar size to Umsebe Primary School, with 1,473 learners against 1,309; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umsebe Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umsebe 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
462 Mabilisa Street, Wesselton, Ermelo, 2350
Postal
Po Box 390 Wesselton Ermelo 2350
Telephone
083 540 8124
EMIS number
800024372

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umsebe 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 Umsebe Primary School directly, on 083 540 8124, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umsebe 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 Umsebe Primary School the best school in Ermelo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Umsebe 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 Umsebe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ermelo, including New Ermelo Primary School.
How big are the classes at Umsebe Primary School?
Umsebe Primary School reported 1,309 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Umsebe Primary School?
Yes, Umsebe 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 Umsebe Primary School a public or private school?
Umsebe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umsebe Primary School?
You can call 083 540 8124. It is located at 462 Mabilisa Street, Wesselton, Ermelo, 2350.
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