Sallem Primary School
Buffelspruit, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni
About Sallem Primary School
Sallem Primary School (EMIS 800034439) serves the Buffelspruit community as a independent primary school in Mpumalanga. The school falls under the Ehlanzeni education district. The 2025 school year recorded 728 learners taught by 22 educators, achieving a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sallem 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
Sallem 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
Sallem Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Sallem Primary School reported a total enrollment of 728 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Sallem Primary School is situated in Buffelspruit (Buffelspruit), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Ehlanzeni education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Nkomazi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Buffelspruit, Stand Number 303, Shongwe Mission, 1331. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 10783 Shongwe Mission Shongwe Mission 1331.
Curriculum & Academics
Sallem 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 private and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sallem 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
Buffelspruit, Stand Number 303, Shongwe Mission, 1331
Buffelspruit, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 10783 Shongwe Mission Shongwe Mission 1331
Phone
+27 13 781 4501Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800034439
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.