Mareleng Primary School
Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga · Nkangala
About Mareleng Primary School
A public primary school serving the Siyabuswa community in Mpumalanga, Mareleng Primary School operates under the Nkangala education district. The school recorded 1151 learners and 39 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mareleng 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
Mareleng 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
Mareleng 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, Mareleng Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,151 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Mareleng Primary School is situated in Siyabuswa (Siyabuswa), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Nkangala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nkangala District Municipality, under the Dr Js Moroka Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: A2250 Bonginfundo Road, Siyabuswa, Maganagobushwa, 472. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 815 Siyabuswa 0472.
Curriculum & Academics
Mareleng Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a full service school 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 Mareleng 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
A2250 Bonginfundo Road, Siyabuswa, Maganagobushwa, 472
Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 815 Siyabuswa 0472
Phone
+27 83 505 5611Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800012724
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.