Mbalenhle Primary School
Embalenhle, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Mbalenhle Primary School
A public primary school serving the Embalenhle community in Mpumalanga, Mbalenhle Primary School operates under the Gert Sibande education district. The school recorded 1030 learners and 32 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mbalenhle Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Mbalenhle 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
Mbalenhle 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, Mbalenhle Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,030 learners with a teaching staff of 32 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
Mbalenhle Primary School is situated in Embalenhle (Embalenhle), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Gert Sibande education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Gert Sibande District Municipality, under the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 2051 Joe Makhubu Street, Mbalenhle, Embalenhle, 2285. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 278 Embalenhle 2285.
Curriculum & Academics
Mbalenhle 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 Mbalenhle 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
2051 Joe Makhubu Street, Mbalenhle, Embalenhle, 2285
Embalenhle, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 278 Embalenhle 2285
Phone
+27 17 685 4195Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800013615
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.