Qalabocha Primary School
Balfour, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Qalabocha Primary School
With EMIS number 800018796, Qalabocha Primary School is a public primary school located in Balfour, Mpumalanga, operating within the Gert Sibande district. The 2025 academic year saw 280 enrolled learners instructed by 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 25:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Qalabocha Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Qalabocha 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
Qalabocha 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, Qalabocha Primary School reported a total enrollment of 280 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Qalabocha Primary School is situated in Balfour (Balfour), 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 Dipaleseng Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 387 Nhlapo Street, Siyathemba, Balfour, 2410. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 173 Siyathemba Location Balfour 2410.
Curriculum & Academics
Qalabocha 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 Qalabocha 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
387 Nhlapo Street, Siyathemba, Balfour, 2410
Balfour, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 173 Siyathemba Location Balfour 2410
Phone
+27 17 773 1962Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800018796
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.