Thabong Primary School
Settlers, Mpumalanga · Nkangala
About Thabong Primary School
Situated in an not specified part of Settlers, Mpumalanga, Thabong Primary School functions as a public primary school within the Nkangala education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 159 learners with a teaching staff of 9, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 18:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest 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
Thabong 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
Thabong 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
Thabong 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, Thabong Primary School reported a total enrollment of 159 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, 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
Thabong Primary School is situated in Settlers (Settlers), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Nkangala education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nkangala District Municipality, under the Dr Js Moroka Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Stand No. 712, Katjibane, Leswatlheng Section, 517. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 117 Settlers Katjibane Village 0430.
Curriculum & Academics
Thabong 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 Thabong 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 No. 712, Katjibane, Leswatlheng Section, 517
Settlers, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 117 Settlers Katjibane Village 0430
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800022863
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.