M.o. Mashego Lower Primary School
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela
About M.o. Mashego Lower Primary School
Operating as a public institution, M.o. Mashego Lower Primary School is a primary school located in Bushbuckridge within Mpumalanga. The school falls under the Bohlabela education district. The 2025 school year recorded 840 learners taught by 25 educators, achieving a ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
M.o. Mashego Lower 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
M.o. Mashego Lower 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
M.o. Mashego Lower 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, M.o. Mashego Lower Primary School reported a total enrollment of 840 learners with a teaching staff of 25 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
M.o. Mashego Lower Primary School is situated in Bushbuckridge (Bushbuckridge), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Bohlabela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Stand No63 Casteel Trust, Next To Wesleyen Mission, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1280. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 9379 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280.
Curriculum & Academics
M.o. Mashego Lower Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a full service school curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at M.o. Mashego Lower 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 No63 Casteel Trust, Next To Wesleyen Mission, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1280
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
Postal
Private Bag X 9379 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280
Phone
+27 13 777 6808Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800034890
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.