Ethembeni Primary School
Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Ethembeni Primary School
Ethembeni Primary School is a public primary school located in Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga. The school recorded 384 learners and 12 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
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 384 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Ethembeni Primary School is situated in Mpuluzi (Mpuluzi), 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 Albert Luthuli Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: E198h, Ngodlomezi, Diepdale, 2343. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 501 Mpuluzi Mpuluzi 2335.
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 trust land 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
E198h, Ngodlomezi, Diepdale, 2343
Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 501 Mpuluzi Mpuluzi 2335
Phone
+27 17 889 5042Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800004028
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.