Magewu Primary School
Uthokozani, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni
About Magewu Primary School
Magewu Primary School (EMIS: 800011494) is a public primary school situated in Uthokozani, Mpumalanga and managed by the Ehlanzeni education district. The 2025 academic year saw 1428 enrolled learners instructed by 37 educators, resulting in a ratio of 39:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Magewu Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Magewu 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
Magewu Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Magewu Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,428 learners with a teaching staff of 37 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
Magewu Primary School is situated in Uthokozani (Uthokozani), 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: Stand No. 7, Block C, Naas, 1346. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 798 Phakama Block C Komatipoort 1346.
Curriculum & Academics
Magewu 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 Magewu 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. 7, Block C, Naas, 1346
Uthokozani, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 798 Phakama Block C Komatipoort 1346
Phone
+27 71 697 6474Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800011494
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.