Cothoza Primary School

Cothoza Primary School is a public combined school in Po Box 364, Standerton, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 126 learners and 5 educators, about 25.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public combined schools in Mpumalanga (736 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School type	Public combined school
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Sector	Public
Quintile	1 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	126
Educators (2025)	5
Learners per educator	25.2 (province average 31.3)
EMIS number	800002261

Address and location

Street address	Darling Farm, Standerton, Standerton, 2430
Postal address	Po Box 4725 Standerton Standerton 2430
Suburb / area	Po Box 364
Town	Standerton
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Gert Sibande
Municipality	Lekwa Local Municipality
Ward	13

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.