Ethembeni Primary School
Vlakpoort, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Ethembeni Primary School
Serving the Vlakpoort community in Mpumalanga, Ethembeni Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Gert Sibande education district. In 2025, the school reported 820 learners and 21 educators, resulting in a ratio of 39:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ethembeni 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
Ethembeni 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
Ethembeni 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, Ethembeni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 820 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, 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
Ethembeni Primary School is situated in Vlakpoort (Vlakpoort), 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 Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Site No. 43, Daggakraal No. 2, Vlakpoort, Amersfoort, 2491. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 60 Vlakpoort Amersfoort 2491.
Curriculum & Academics
Ethembeni 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 Ethembeni 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
Site No. 43, Daggakraal No. 2, Vlakpoort, Amersfoort, 2491
Vlakpoort, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 60 Vlakpoort Amersfoort 2491
Phone
+27 17 753 1963Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800004010
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.