Ermelo Primary School
Ermelo, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Ermelo Primary School
Located in Ermelo within Mpumalanga, Ermelo Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Gert Sibande education district. In 2025, the school reported 689 learners and 26 educators, resulting in a ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ermelo 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
Ermelo 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
Ermelo 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, Ermelo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 689 learners with a teaching staff of 26 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Ermelo Primary School is situated in Ermelo (Ermelo), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Gert Sibande education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Gert Sibande District Municipality, under the Msukaligwa Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 38 Smuts Street, Ermelo, 2350. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 777 P.o. Box 777 Ermelo 2350.
Curriculum & Academics
Ermelo 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 Ermelo 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
38 Smuts Street, Ermelo, 2350
Ermelo, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 777 P.o. Box 777 Ermelo 2350
Phone
+27 17 819 3400Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800003913
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.