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Umtulwana Primary School

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

Umtulwana Primary School is a public primary school based in Lothair. Around 164 learners are enrolled here.

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

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

164
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Umtulwana 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 Umtulwana 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 Umtulwana Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Umtulwana Primary School's 164, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Umtulwana Primary School's 164; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umtulwana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umtulwana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Umtulwana Primary School, 2,165 compared with 164, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Umtulwana Primary School's 164; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umtulwana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umtulwana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umtulwana Primary School, 2,087 compared with 164; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umtulwana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umtulwana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Lothair

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

  • Lothair Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,065 learners against Umtulwana Primary School's 164, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Ubuhle Bolwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,058 learners against Umtulwana Primary School's 164; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umtulwana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 92.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umtulwana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • The Gem Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Umtulwana Primary School, 573 compared with 164; is a public combined school, a different phase than Umtulwana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Umtulwana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Lothair teaches considerably more learners than Umtulwana Primary School, 267 compared with 164, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Clifton Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 259 learners against Umtulwana Primary School's 164, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
Daviddale Farm, , Lothair, 2370
Postal
Po Box 118 Lothair 2370
Telephone
072 541 8869
EMIS number
800024422

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umtulwana 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 Umtulwana Primary School directly, on 072 541 8869, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umtulwana 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 Umtulwana Primary School the best school in Lothair?
No matric pass rate is on record for Umtulwana 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 Umtulwana Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Lothair, including Lothair Primary School.
How big are the classes at Umtulwana Primary School?
Umtulwana Primary School reported 164 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Umtulwana Primary School?
Yes, Umtulwana 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 Umtulwana Primary School a public or private school?
Umtulwana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umtulwana Primary School?
You can call 072 541 8869. It is located at Daviddale Farm, , Lothair, 2370.
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