Lochiel Primary School
Elukwatini, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Lochiel Primary School
Located in Elukwatini within Mpumalanga, Lochiel 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 472 learners and 14 educators, resulting in a ratio of 34:1. 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
Lochiel 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
Lochiel 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
Lochiel 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, Lochiel Primary School reported a total enrollment of 472 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Lochiel Primary School is situated in Elukwatini (Elukwatini), 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: Stand No: 379, Lochiel, Elukwatini, 1192. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1512 Elukwatini Elukwatini 1192.
Curriculum & Academics
Lochiel 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 Lochiel 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
Stand No: 379, Lochiel, Elukwatini, 1192
Elukwatini, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 1512 Elukwatini Elukwatini 1192
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800010611
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.