Sakhisizwe Primary School

Intuthuko, Mpumalanga ยท Gert Sibande

Public Primary School Q1

About Sakhisizwe Primary School

Sakhisizwe Primary School is a public primary school located in Intuthuko, Mpumalanga. The school recorded 1017 learners and 30 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Sakhisizwe Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.

Fee Status

Sakhisizwe 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

Sakhisizwe 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, Sakhisizwe Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,017 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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

Sakhisizwe Primary School is situated in Intuthuko (Driefontein), 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 Mkhondo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.

The school's physical address is: Stand No 110 Lindelani, Driefontein, Piet Retief, 2383. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1375 Intuthuko Piet Retief 2383.

Curriculum & Academics

Sakhisizwe 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 trust land and the school buildings are owned by not specified.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sakhisizwe 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

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Address

Stand No 110 Lindelani, Driefontein, Piet Retief, 2383

Intuthuko, Mpumalanga

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Postal

P.o. Box 1375 Intuthuko Piet Retief 2383

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 1,017
Educators 30

Learner:Educator Ratio

34:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictGert Sibande

EMIS Number

800030809

Department of Basic Education

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.