Phembindlela Primary School
Volksrust, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Phembindlela Primary School
Operating as a public institution, Phembindlela Primary School is a primary school located in Volksrust within Mpumalanga. The school falls under the Gert Sibande education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1029 learners taught by 29 educators, achieving a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Phembindlela Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Phembindlela 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
Phembindlela 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, Phembindlela Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,029 learners with a teaching staff of 29 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
Phembindlela Primary School is situated in Volksrust (Volksrust), 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 Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 668 Golela Street, Vukuzakhe, Volksrust, 2470. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1035 Volksrust Town 2470.
Curriculum & Academics
Phembindlela Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a full service school 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 Phembindlela 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
668 Golela Street, Vukuzakhe, Volksrust, 2470
Volksrust, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 1035 Volksrust Town 2470
Phone
+27 17 735 5007Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800018242
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.