Bukhosibetfu Primary School
Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni
About Bukhosibetfu Primary School
Based in Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga, Bukhosibetfu Primary School is a public primary school located in an not specified setting under the Ehlanzeni education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1004 learners with a teaching staff of 29, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest 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
Bukhosibetfu Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
Bukhosibetfu 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
Bukhosibetfu 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, Bukhosibetfu Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,004 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Bukhosibetfu Primary School is situated in Shongwe Mission (Shongwe Mission), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Ehlanzeni education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Nkomazi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Stand No 187, Driekoppies, Malelane, 1331. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1284 Driekoppies Shongwe Mission 1331.
Curriculum & Academics
Bukhosibetfu Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a full service school 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 Bukhosibetfu 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
Address
Stand No 187, Driekoppies, Malelane, 1331
Shongwe Mission, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 1284 Driekoppies Shongwe Mission 1331
Phone
+27 13 787 0029Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800001743
Department of Basic Education
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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.