Songeni Primary School
Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela
About Songeni Primary School
Registered under EMIS 800035171, Songeni Primary School serves as a public primary school in Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga. The 2025 academic year saw 1032 enrolled learners instructed by 27 educators, resulting in a ratio of 38:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Songeni 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
Songeni 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
Songeni 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, Songeni Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,032 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 38:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Songeni 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: Stand 20064, Thulamahashe, Edinburg A, 1365. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 1320 Thulamahashe 1365.
Curriculum & Academics
Songeni Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Songeni 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
Stand 20064, Thulamahashe, Edinburg A, 1365
Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga
Postal
Private Bag X 1320 Thulamahashe 1365
Phone
+27 13 774 0424Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800035171
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.