Kaapvallei Primary School
Barberton, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni
About Kaapvallei Primary School
As a public primary school, Kaapvallei Primary School provides education to learners in Barberton, Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Ehlanzeni education district. For the 2025 academic year, 451 learners were enrolled, taught by 12 educators at a ratio of 38:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kaapvallei 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
Kaapvallei 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
Kaapvallei 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, Kaapvallei Primary School reported a total enrollment of 451 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, 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
Kaapvallei 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: Sheba Mine, Barberton, 1300. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1026 Barbertton Barberton 1300.
Curriculum & Academics
Kaapvallei 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Kaapvallei 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
Sheba Mine, Barberton, 1300
Barberton, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 1026 Barbertton Barberton 1300
Phone
+27 13 719 1044Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800007203
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.