Mgobodi Primary School
Malelane, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni
About Mgobodi Primary School
Serving the Malelane community in Mpumalanga, Mgobodi Primary School operates as a public combined school. The school is administered under the Ehlanzeni education district. In 2025, the school reported 694 learners and 21 educators, resulting in a ratio of 33:1. 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
Mgobodi 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
Mgobodi 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
Mgobodi 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, Mgobodi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 694 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Mgobodi Primary School is situated in Malelane (Malelane), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Ehlanzeni education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Nkomazi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Site No: 1132, Mgobodi, Malelane, 1320. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 507 Malelane Malelane 1320.
Curriculum & Academics
Mgobodi 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mgobodi 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
Site No: 1132, Mgobodi, Malelane, 1320
Malelane, Mpumalanga
Postal
Private Bag X 507 Malelane Malelane 1320
Phone
+27 72 217 3646Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800014084
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.