Magcekeni Primary School
Sidlamafa, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni
About Magcekeni Primary School
Magcekeni Primary School (EMIS: 800030429) is a public primary school situated in Sidlamafa, Mpumalanga and managed by the Ehlanzeni education district. The 2025 academic year saw 1323 enrolled learners instructed by 34 educators, resulting in a ratio of 39:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Magcekeni Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
Magcekeni 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
Magcekeni 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, Magcekeni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,323 learners with a teaching staff of 34 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
Magcekeni Primary School is situated in Sidlamafa (Sidlamafa), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Ehlanzeni education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Nkomazi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 533 Mzinti, Mzinti, 1352. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1189 Malelane 1352.
Curriculum & Academics
Magcekeni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a full service school 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 Magcekeni 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
533 Mzinti, Mzinti, 1352
Sidlamafa, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 1189 Malelane 1352
Phone
+27 72 104 7119Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800030429
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.