New Ermelo Primary School
Ermelo, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About New Ermelo Primary School
New Ermelo Primary School provides combined school education as a public school in Ermelo, Mpumalanga. The school is administered under the Gert Sibande education district. In 2025, the school reported 2165 learners and 59 educators, resulting in a ratio of 37:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
New Ermelo 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
New Ermelo 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
New Ermelo 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, New Ermelo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 2,165 learners with a teaching staff of 59 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 37:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
New Ermelo Primary School is situated in Ermelo (Ermelo), 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 Msukaligwa Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: No.6 Ne Beacon Street, Ermelo, 2350. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2787 Ermelo 2350.
Curriculum & Academics
New Ermelo Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at New Ermelo 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
No.6 Ne Beacon Street, Ermelo, 2350
Ermelo, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 2787 Ermelo 2350
Phone
+27 72 268 6072Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800030486
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.