Mapalane Primary School

Acornhoek, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela

Public Primary School Q2

About Mapalane Primary School

Registered under EMIS 800034975, Mapalane Primary School serves as a public primary school in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga. The 2025 academic year saw 711 enrolled learners instructed by 18 educators, resulting in a ratio of 40:1.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Mapalane 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

Mapalane 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

Mapalane 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, Mapalane Primary School reported a total enrollment of 711 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, 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

Mapalane Primary School is situated in Acornhoek (Boelang Trust), 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 No 125 Boelang Village, Acornhoek, 1360. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 448 Acornhoek Acornhoek 1360.

Curriculum & Academics

Mapalane Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mapalane 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

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Address

Stand No 125 Boelang Village, Acornhoek, 1360

Acornhoek, Mpumalanga

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Postal

Private Bag X 448 Acornhoek Acornhoek 1360

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 711
Educators 18

Learner:Educator Ratio

40:1 learners per educator

Above average — large class sizes

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ2
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictBohlabela

EMIS Number

800034975

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.