Mothaileng Mashego Primary School
Casteel, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela
About Mothaileng Mashego Primary School
Mothaileng Mashego Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the Casteel area of Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Bohlabela education district. For the 2025 academic year, 321 learners were enrolled, taught by 13 educators at a ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mothaileng Mashego 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
Mothaileng Mashego 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
Mothaileng Mashego 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, Mothaileng Mashego Primary School reported a total enrollment of 321 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Mothaileng Mashego Primary School is situated in Casteel (Casteel), 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: Stand No G 422, Violet Bank G, Bushbuckridge, 1280. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 12149 Bushbuckridge 1280.
Curriculum & Academics
Mothaileng Mashego 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 tribal and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mothaileng Mashego 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
Stand No G 422, Violet Bank G, Bushbuckridge, 1280
Casteel, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 12149 Bushbuckridge 1280
Phone
+27 73 295 5250Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800035479
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.