Maqhekeza Primary School
Uthokozani, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni
About Maqhekeza Primary School
Maqhekeza Primary School provides primary school education as a public school in Uthokozani, Mpumalanga. The school is administered under the Ehlanzeni education district. In 2025, the school reported 1518 learners and 38 educators, resulting in a ratio of 40:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Maqhekeza 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
Maqhekeza 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
Maqhekeza 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, Maqhekeza Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,518 learners with a teaching staff of 38 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
Maqhekeza 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 53 B, Ka-maqhekeza, 1346. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 48 Uthokozane Uthokozane 1346.
Curriculum & Academics
Maqhekeza 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 Maqhekeza 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 53 B, Ka-maqhekeza, 1346
Uthokozani, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 48 Uthokozane Uthokozane 1346
Phone
+27 13 780 0636Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800012625
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.