Nelson Ngubeni Primary School
Witbank, Mpumalanga · Nkangala
About Nelson Ngubeni Primary School
As a public primary school, Nelson Ngubeni Primary School provides education to learners in Witbank, Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Nkangala education district. For the 2025 academic year, 688 learners were enrolled, taught by 23 educators at a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nelson Ngubeni Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Nelson Ngubeni 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
Nelson Ngubeni 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, Nelson Ngubeni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 688 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Nelson Ngubeni Primary School is situated in Witbank (Emalahleni), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Nkangala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nkangala District Municipality, under the Emalahleni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 2918 Tsotetsi Street, Kwa-guqa Ext. 5, Witbank, 1035. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3327 Emalahleni Emalahleni 1035.
Curriculum & Academics
Nelson Ngubeni 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 Nelson Ngubeni 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
2918 Tsotetsi Street, Kwa-guqa Ext. 5, Witbank, 1035
Witbank, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 3327 Emalahleni Emalahleni 1035
Phone
+27 13 698 0266Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800016576
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.