Dumezizweni Primary School
Machadodorp, Mpumalanga · Nkangala
About Dumezizweni Primary School
Based in Machadodorp, Mpumalanga, Dumezizweni Primary School is a public primary school located in an not specified setting under the Nkangala education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 958 learners with a teaching staff of 31, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard 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
Dumezizweni Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Dumezizweni 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
Dumezizweni 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, Dumezizweni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 958 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Dumezizweni Primary School is situated in Machadodorp (Machadodorp), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Nkangala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nkangala District Municipality, under the Emakhazeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Stand 357, Emthonjeni, Machadodorp, 1170. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 140 Machadodorp 1170.
Curriculum & Academics
Dumezizweni 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 Dumezizweni 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 357, Emthonjeni, Machadodorp, 1170
Machadodorp, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 140 Machadodorp 1170
Phone
+27 13 256 0388Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800002915
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.