Mapaleni Higher Primary School
Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela
About Mapaleni Higher Primary School
As a public primary school, Mapaleni Higher Primary School provides education to learners in Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Bohlabela education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1441 learners were enrolled, taught by 40 educators at a ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mapaleni Higher 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
Mapaleni Higher 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
Mapaleni Higher 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, Mapaleni Higher Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,441 learners with a teaching staff of 40 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, 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
Mapaleni Higher Primary School is situated in Mkhuhlu (Mkhuhlu), 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. 385 "c", N/A, Mkhuhlu, 1246. For postal correspondence, use: Calcutta C Next To Silinda Store 385 N/A Mkhuhlu 1246.
Curriculum & Academics
Mapaleni Higher 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 Mapaleni Higher 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. 385 "c", N/A, Mkhuhlu, 1246
Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga
Postal
Calcutta C Next To Silinda Store 385 N/A Mkhuhlu 1246
Phone
+27 82 702 9091Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800035102
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.