Maphala-gulube Primary School
Embalenhle, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Maphala-gulube Primary School
Maphala-gulube Primary School is registered as a public primary school based in Embalenhle, Mpumalanga, under the Gert Sibande education district. The school recorded 1268 learners and 37 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Maphala-gulube 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
Maphala-gulube 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
Maphala-gulube 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, Maphala-gulube Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,268 learners with a teaching staff of 37 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
Maphala-gulube Primary School is situated in Embalenhle (Embalenhle), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Gert Sibande education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Gert Sibande District Municipality, under the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 15904 Ext 16, Embalenhle, 2285. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 50 Embalenhle 2285.
Curriculum & Academics
Maphala-gulube 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 government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Maphala-gulube 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
15904 Ext 16, Embalenhle, 2285
Embalenhle, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 50 Embalenhle 2285
Phone
+27 17 685 2476Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800012930
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.