Overview
New Ermelo Primary School is a public combined school (Grades R–12) located in Ermelo, Ermelo, Mpumalanga, South Africa. It currently enrols 2,165 learners and is staffed by 59 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 37:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q2. It falls within the Gert Sibande education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 12 other combined schools in Ermelo.
School fees
New Ermelo Primary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.
Public combined school (Grades R–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at New Ermelo Primary School for 2027?
Tuition at New Ermelo Primary School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q2) by the Department of Basic Education in the Gert Sibande district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 072 268 6072 for specifics.
Is New Ermelo Primary School a no-fee school?
Yes, New Ermelo Primary School is officially a no-fee school (Q2), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Gert Sibande district. No tuition is charged to any of its 2,165 learners.
What is the quintile of New Ermelo Primary School and what does it mean for fees?
Classified as Q2 by the Department of Basic Education, New Ermelo Primary School falls within the no-fee category, meaning the 2,165 learners attending here in Ermelo, Ermelo, Mpumalanga pay no school fees.
How to apply
To enrol your child at New Ermelo Primary School, families in Mpumalanga apply directly at the New Ermelo Primary School school office. The exact Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8 process in the Gert Sibande education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with New Ermelo Primary School
Call 072 268 6072 to confirm whether New Ermelo Primary School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from No.6 NE Beacon Street , , ERMELO, 2350 or download it from the Mpumalanga Department of Education website.
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Submit your documents
Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to New Ermelo Primary School during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
New Ermelo Primary School is a no-fee school (Q2), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from New Ermelo Primary School. If declined, you may appeal at the Gert Sibande district office under the Mpumalanga Department of Education.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to New Ermelo Primary School for the next school year?
To apply to New Ermelo Primary School for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at New Ermelo Primary School. Mpumalanga admissions are submitted at the school during the official admission window. For confirmation of available places, contact New Ermelo Primary School via phone 072 268 6072.
What documents do I need to apply at New Ermelo Primary School?
New Ermelo Primary School requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact New Ermelo Primary School (phone 072 268 6072) for any school-specific requirements.