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Vuka Primary School

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

In Elukwatini, Vuka Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,290 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Vuka Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Vuka Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Elukwatini. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,290
Learners
36
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Vuka 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 Vuka Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vuka Primary School, 2,881 compared with 1,290, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vuka Primary School, 2,246 compared with 1,290; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vuka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vuka 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 Vuka Primary School's 1,290, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vuka Primary School, 2,143 compared with 1,290; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vuka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vuka 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 Vuka Primary School's 1,290; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vuka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vuka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Elukwatini

Zooming into Elukwatini, here are 5 other schools to compare against Vuka Primary School.

  • D & C Comprehensive Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vuka Primary School, at 1,376 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Highveld Secondary School is a similar size to Vuka Primary School, with 1,365 learners against 1,290; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vuka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vuka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Takheni Secondary School is a similar size to Vuka Primary School, with 1,169 learners against 1,290; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vuka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 78.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vuka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dlomodlomo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vuka Primary School, at 1,105 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vuka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vuka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mkhomazane Primary School is a similar size to Vuka Primary School, with 946 learners against 1,290, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
Stand No. 194, Elukwatini B, Elukwatini, 1192
Postal
Po Box 07 Elukwatini Elukwatini 1192
Telephone
017 883 0851
EMIS number
800024760

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vuka 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 Vuka Primary School directly, on 017 883 0851, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vuka 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 Vuka Primary School the best school in Elukwatini?
No matric pass rate is on record for Vuka 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 Elukwatini besides Vuka Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elukwatini, including D & C Comprehensive Primary School.
How big are the classes at Vuka Primary School?
Vuka Primary School reported 1,290 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Vuka Primary School?
Yes, Vuka 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 Vuka Primary School a public or private school?
Vuka Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vuka Primary School?
You can call 017 883 0851. It is located at Stand No. 194, Elukwatini B, Elukwatini, 1192.
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