Mathambo Primary School
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela
About Mathambo Primary School
Mathambo Primary School provides primary school education as a public school in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga. The school is administered under the Bohlabela education district. In 2025, the school reported 470 learners and 15 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mathambo Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
Mathambo 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
Mathambo 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, Mathambo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 470 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Mathambo Primary School is situated in Bushbuckridge (Bushbuckridge), 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: Sibambayane, Thulamahashe, 1365. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 1323 Thulamahashe 1365.
Curriculum & Academics
Mathambo 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 Mathambo 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
Sibambayane, Thulamahashe, 1365
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
Postal
Private Bag X 1323 Thulamahashe 1365
Phone
+27 13 774 0642Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800034946
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.