Thandanani Primary School
Bethal, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Thandanani Primary School
Thandanani Primary School is classified as a public primary school serving the Bethal area of Mpumalanga. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Gert Sibande education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1380 learners were enrolled, taught by 34 educators at a ratio of 41:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thandanani Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Thandanani 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
Thandanani 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, Thandanani Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,380 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 41:1, 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
Thandanani Primary School is situated in Bethal (Bethal), 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 Govan Mbeki Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 355 17 Street, Mzinoni Township, Bethal, 2310. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 1002 Bethal 2310.
Curriculum & Academics
Thandanani Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a full service school curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Thandanani 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
355 17 Street, Mzinoni Township, Bethal, 2310
Bethal, Mpumalanga
Postal
Private Bag X 1002 Bethal 2310
Phone
+27 17 647 2084Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800022939
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.