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Usenathi Public Primary School

Public primary school · Masake, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Usenathi Public Primary School is a public primary school in Masake, Sterkspruit. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Usenathi Public Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Masake, Sterkspruit, Usenathi Public Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

486
Learners
19
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Usenathi Public Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

Here is how Usenathi Public Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani West district.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Usenathi Public Primary School, 1,607 compared with 486; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Usenathi Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Usenathi Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Usenathi Public Primary School, 1,410 compared with 486; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Usenathi Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Usenathi Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Usenathi Public Primary School, 1,349 compared with 486, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Usenathi Public Primary School, 1,348 compared with 486, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Usenathi Public Primary School's 486; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Usenathi Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Usenathi Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Sterkspruit

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

  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,666 learners against Usenathi Public Primary School's 486; is a public combined school, a different phase than Usenathi Public Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,497 learners against Usenathi Public Primary School's 486; is a public combined school, a different phase than Usenathi Public Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Usenathi Public Primary School's 486; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Usenathi Public Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Thaba Lesoba Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Usenathi Public Primary School, 1,217 compared with 486; is a public combined school, a different phase than Usenathi Public Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • St Teresa Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,174 learners against Usenathi Public Primary School's 486; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Usenathi Public Primary School; and charges no school fees, 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Usenathi Public Primary School for 2027

Usenathi Public Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
83 Masakhe Street, Sterkstroom, 5425
Postal
P O Box 21, Sterkstroom, 5425
Telephone
087 160 0757
EMIS number
200600880

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Usenathi Public 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 Usenathi Public Primary School directly, on 087 160 0757, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Usenathi Public 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 Usenathi Public Primary School the best school in Sterkspruit?
No matric pass rate is on record for Usenathi Public 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 Sterkspruit besides Usenathi Public Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sterkspruit, including Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Usenathi Public Primary School?
Usenathi Public Primary School reported 486 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Usenathi Public Primary School?
No. Usenathi Public Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Usenathi Public Primary School a public or private school?
Usenathi Public Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Usenathi Public Primary School?
You can call 087 160 0757. It is located at 83 Masakhe Street, Sterkstroom, 5425.
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