Nkothasi Primary School
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela
About Nkothasi Primary School
Nkothasi Primary School functions as a public primary school in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, falling within the Bohlabela education district. The school recorded 467 learners and 15 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Nkothasi Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
Nkothasi 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
Nkothasi 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, Nkothasi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 467 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Nkothasi Primary School is situated in Bushbuckridge (Bushbuckridge), 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. 50, Arthurstone, Bushbuckridge, 1280. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 619 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280.
Curriculum & Academics
Nkothasi Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a full service school curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Nkothasi 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. 50, Arthurstone, Bushbuckridge, 1280
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 619 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280
Phone
+27 71 658 3739Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800034952
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.