Mathethe Primary School
Sleutelfontein, Mpumalanga · Nkangala
About Mathethe Primary School
Serving the Sleutelfontein community in Mpumalanga, Mathethe Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Nkangala education district. In 2025, the school reported 357 learners and 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1. 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
Mathethe 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
Mathethe 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
Mathethe 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, Mathethe Primary School reported a total enrollment of 357 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Mathethe Primary School is situated in Sleutelfontein (Sleutelfontein), 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: Section E 71, Sleutelfontein, Bloedfontein, 465. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 19 Senotlelo Sleutelfontein 0465.
Curriculum & Academics
Mathethe 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 Mathethe 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
Section E 71, Sleutelfontein, Bloedfontein, 465
Sleutelfontein, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 19 Senotlelo Sleutelfontein 0465
Phone
+27 71 699 5999Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800013219
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.