Bonginhlanhla Primary School

Kriel, Mpumalanga · Nkangala

Public Primary School Q3

About Bonginhlanhla Primary School

Situated in an not specified part of Kriel, Mpumalanga, Bonginhlanhla Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Nkangala education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1298 learners with a teaching staff of 31, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 42:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Bonginhlanhla Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.

Fee Status

Bonginhlanhla Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.

Section 21 Status

Bonginhlanhla Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Bonginhlanhla Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,298 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 42:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.

Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.

Location

Bonginhlanhla Primary School is situated in Kriel (Kriel), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Nkangala education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Nkangala District Municipality, under the Emalahleni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.

The school's physical address is: 339 Mpungushe Crescent, Thubelihle Township, Ga - Nala, 2271. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3849 Ga - Nala Ga - Nala 2271.

Curriculum & Academics

Bonginhlanhla Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

Facilities & Infrastructure

The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bonginhlanhla Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:

  • Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
  • Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

339 Mpungushe Crescent, Thubelihle Township, Ga - Nala, 2271

Kriel, Mpumalanga

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Postal

P.o. Box 3849 Ga - Nala Ga - Nala 2271

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,298
Educators 31

Learner:Educator Ratio

42:1 learners per educator

Above average — large class sizes

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ3
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictNkangala

EMIS Number

800001388

Department of Basic Education

Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.