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Wesselton Primary School

Public primary school, full service school specialisation · Ermelo, Ermelo, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Wesselton Primary School, a public primary school serving Ermelo. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,919 learners.

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Wesselton Primary School is a public primary school in Ermelo. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,919
Learners
49
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Full Service School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Wesselton 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 Wesselton Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Wesselton Primary School, 2,881 compared with 1,919, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is a similar size to Wesselton Primary School, with 2,246 learners against 1,919; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wesselton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wesselton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is a similar size to Wesselton Primary School, with 2,165 learners against 1,919, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Wesselton Primary School, at 2,143 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wesselton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wesselton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is a similar size to Wesselton Primary School, with 2,087 learners against 1,919; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wesselton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wesselton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Ermelo

Zooming into Ermelo, here are 5 other schools to compare against Wesselton Primary School.

  • New Ermelo Primary School is a similar size to Wesselton Primary School, with 2,165 learners against 1,919, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ithafa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Wesselton Primary School, at 1,860 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wesselton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 70.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wesselton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Camden Combined School is a similar size to Wesselton Primary School, with 1,528 learners against 1,919; is a public combined school, a different phase than Wesselton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wesselton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Reggie Masuku Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Wesselton Primary School, at 1,473 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wesselton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wesselton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cebisa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Wesselton Primary School, at 1,367 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Wesselton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Wesselton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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

Telephone
082 562 2984
EMIS number
800030403

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Wesselton 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 Wesselton Primary School directly, on 082 562 2984, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Wesselton 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 Wesselton Primary School the best school in Ermelo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Wesselton 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 Ermelo besides Wesselton Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ermelo, including New Ermelo Primary School.
How big are the classes at Wesselton Primary School?
Wesselton Primary School reported 1,919 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Wesselton Primary School?
Yes, Wesselton 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 Wesselton Primary School a public or private school?
Wesselton Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Wesselton Primary School?
You can call 082 562 2984.
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