Ekucathuzeni Primary School
Barberton, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni
About Ekucathuzeni Primary School
A public institution, Ekucathuzeni Primary School functions as a primary school located in Barberton, Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Ehlanzeni education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1146 learners were enrolled, taught by 27 educators at a ratio of 42:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ekucathuzeni Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Ekucathuzeni 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
Ekucathuzeni 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, Ekucathuzeni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,146 learners with a teaching staff of 27 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
Ekucathuzeni Primary School is situated in Barberton (Barberton), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Ehlanzeni education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Mbombela Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 1813 Ext. 3 Spearville, Barberton, Umjindi, 1300. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 280 Barbeton Umjindi 1300.
Curriculum & Academics
Ekucathuzeni 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 Ekucathuzeni 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
1813 Ext. 3 Spearville, Barberton, Umjindi, 1300
Barberton, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 280 Barbeton Umjindi 1300
Phone
+27 13 712 2765Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800003210
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.