Mphaku Primary School
Acornhoek, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela
About Mphaku Primary School
A public primary school serving the Acornhoek community in Mpumalanga, Mphaku Primary School operates under the Bohlabela education district. The school recorded 312 learners and 9 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mphaku 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
Mphaku 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
Mphaku 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, Mphaku Primary School reported a total enrollment of 312 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, 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
Mphaku Primary School is situated in Acornhoek (Arconhoek), 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: Islingtonvillagenexttohoyohoyorestaurant, Khokhovela, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1367. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 153 Acornhoek 1360.
Curriculum & Academics
Mphaku Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mphaku 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
Islingtonvillagenexttohoyohoyorestaurant, Khokhovela, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1367
Acornhoek, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 153 Acornhoek 1360
Phone
+27 72 296 6425Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800034922
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.