Samuel Mhlanga Primary School
Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela
About Samuel Mhlanga Primary School
Based in Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga, Samuel Mhlanga Primary School is a public primary school located in an not specified setting under the Bohlabela education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 415 learners with a teaching staff of 12, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Samuel Mhlanga Primary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Samuel Mhlanga 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
Samuel Mhlanga 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, Samuel Mhlanga Primary School reported a total enrollment of 415 learners with a teaching staff of 12 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
Samuel Mhlanga Primary School is situated in Thulamahashe (Thulamahashe), 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: Allandale Trust A, Town, 1365. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1027 P.o. Box 1027 Thulamahashe 1365.
Curriculum & Academics
Samuel Mhlanga 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 Samuel Mhlanga 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
Allandale Trust A, Town, 1365
Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 1027 P.o. Box 1027 Thulamahashe 1365
Phone
+27 72 966 7978Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800035481
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.