Md Coovadia Primary School
Bethal, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Md Coovadia Primary School
Md Coovadia Primary School (EMIS: 800010975) is a public combined school situated in Bethal, Mpumalanga and managed by the Gert Sibande education district. The 2025 academic year saw 896 enrolled learners instructed by 29 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Md Coovadia Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Md Coovadia 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
Md Coovadia 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, Md Coovadia Primary School reported a total enrollment of 896 learners with a teaching staff of 29 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
Md Coovadia Primary School is situated in Bethal (Bethal), 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: 1 Mogra Street, Milan Park, Bethal, 2310. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 344 Bethal Bethal 2310.
Curriculum & Academics
Md Coovadia Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined 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 Md Coovadia 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
1 Mogra Street, Milan Park, Bethal, 2310
Bethal, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 344 Bethal Bethal 2310
Phone
+27 17 647 3433Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800010975
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.