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Vusumuzi Primary School

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

Vusumuzi Primary School is a public primary school in Balfour. Around 1,422 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Balfour, Vusumuzi Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,422
Learners
34
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Vusumuzi Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Vusumuzi 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 Vusumuzi Primary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against Vusumuzi Primary School's 1,422, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against Vusumuzi Primary School's 1,422; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vusumuzi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vusumuzi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vusumuzi Primary School, 2,165 compared with 1,422, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against Vusumuzi Primary School's 1,422; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vusumuzi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vusumuzi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vusumuzi Primary School, 2,087 compared with 1,422; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vusumuzi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vusumuzi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Balfour

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

  • Bonukukhanya Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vusumuzi Primary School, at 1,099 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Isifisosethu Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 941 learners against Vusumuzi Primary School's 1,422; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vusumuzi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 82.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vusumuzi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Setsheng Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Vusumuzi Primary School, 894 compared with 1,422; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vusumuzi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vusumuzi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Im Manchu Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Vusumuzi Primary School, 822 compared with 1,422; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vusumuzi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 97% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vusumuzi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Balfour Primary School teaches fewer learners than Vusumuzi Primary School, 696 compared with 1,422, 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
736 Zwane Street, Balfour, Balfour, 2410
Postal
Po Box 311 Balfour Balfour 2410
Telephone
017 773 0223
EMIS number
800025122

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vusumuzi 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 Vusumuzi Primary School directly, on 017 773 0223, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vusumuzi 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 Vusumuzi Primary School the best school in Balfour?
No matric pass rate is on record for Vusumuzi 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 Balfour besides Vusumuzi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Balfour, including Bonukukhanya Primary School.
How big are the classes at Vusumuzi Primary School?
Vusumuzi Primary School reported 1,422 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 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 Vusumuzi Primary School?
Yes, Vusumuzi 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 Vusumuzi Primary School a public or private school?
Vusumuzi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vusumuzi Primary School?
You can call 017 773 0223. It is located at 736 Zwane Street, Balfour, Balfour, 2410.
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