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Volksrust Primary School

Public primary school · Mountain View, Volksrust, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Volksrust Primary School is a public primary school based in Mountain View, Volksrust. Around 922 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Mountain View, Volksrust, Volksrust Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

922
Learners
28
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Volksrust Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Volksrust Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Volksrust Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Volksrust Primary School's 922, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Volksrust Primary School's 922; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Volksrust Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Volksrust Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Volksrust Primary School, 2,165 compared with 922, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Volksrust Primary School's 922; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Volksrust Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Volksrust Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Volksrust Primary School, 2,087 compared with 922; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Volksrust Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Volksrust Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Volksrust

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

  • Qhubulwazi Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Volksrust Primary School, 1,426 compared with 922; is a public combined school, a different phase than Volksrust Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Volksrust Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zizameleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Volksrust Primary School, 1,376 compared with 922, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Phembindlela Primary School is a similar size to Volksrust Primary School, with 1,029 learners against 922, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Elangwane Secondary School is a similar size to Volksrust Primary School, with 994 learners against 922; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Volksrust Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 86% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Volksrust Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Theu Theu Primary School is a similar size to Volksrust Primary School, with 945 learners against 922, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
20 Pendoring Street, Mountain View, Volksrust, 2470
Postal
Po Box 292 Volksust 2470
Telephone
017 735 5906
EMIS number
800024711

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Volksrust 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 Volksrust Primary School directly, on 017 735 5906, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Volksrust 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 Volksrust Primary School the best school in Volksrust?
No matric pass rate is on record for Volksrust 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 Volksrust besides Volksrust Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Volksrust, including Qhubulwazi Combined School.
How big are the classes at Volksrust Primary School?
Volksrust Primary School reported 922 learners and 28 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 Volksrust Primary School?
Yes, Volksrust 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 Volksrust Primary School a public or private school?
Volksrust Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Volksrust Primary School?
You can call 017 735 5906. It is located at 20 Pendoring Street, Mountain View, Volksrust, 2470.
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