Marifaan Primary School
Mashishing, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela
About Marifaan Primary School
Situated in an not specified part of Mashishing, Mpumalanga, Marifaan Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Bohlabela education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 911 learners with a teaching staff of 22, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 41:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Marifaan 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
Marifaan 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
Marifaan 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, Marifaan Primary School reported a total enrollment of 911 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 41:1, 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
Marifaan Primary School is situated in Mashishing (Mashishing), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Bohlabela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Thaba Chweu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 3361 Zwelakhe Street, Ext 21, Lydenburg, 1120. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1231 Lydenburg Lydenburg 1120.
Curriculum & Academics
Marifaan 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 Marifaan 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
3361 Zwelakhe Street, Ext 21, Lydenburg, 1120
Mashishing, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 1231 Lydenburg Lydenburg 1120
Phone
+27 79 694 3549Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800012757
Department of Basic Education
Related Schools
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.