Ekwenzeni Primary School

Steenbok, Mpumalanga ยท Ehlanzeni

Public Primary School Q1

About Ekwenzeni Primary School

Situated in an not specified part of Steenbok, Mpumalanga, Ekwenzeni Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Ehlanzeni education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 503 learners with a teaching staff of 14, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 36:1. 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

Ekwenzeni 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

Ekwenzeni 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

Ekwenzeni 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, Ekwenzeni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 503 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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

Ekwenzeni Primary School is situated in Steenbok (Steenbok), 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 315, Steenbok, 1347. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 800 Steenbok Komatipoort 1347.

Curriculum & Academics

Ekwenzeni 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 Ekwenzeni 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

Stand No 315, Steenbok, 1347

Steenbok, Mpumalanga

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Postal

P.o. Box 800 Steenbok Komatipoort 1347

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 503
Educators 14

Learner:Educator Ratio

36:1 learners per educator

Above average โ€” large class sizes

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictEhlanzeni

EMIS Number

800003343

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.