Umlambo Primary School
Amsterdam, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Umlambo Primary School
Located in Amsterdam within Mpumalanga, Umlambo Primary School is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Gert Sibande education district. In 2025, the school reported 747 learners and 19 educators, resulting in a ratio of 39:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Umlambo 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
Umlambo 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
Umlambo 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, Umlambo Primary School reported a total enrollment of 747 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, 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
Umlambo Primary School is situated in Amsterdam (Amsterdam), 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 Mkhondo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 40 Thokozani Location, Amsterdam, 2375. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 629 Amsterdam Amsterdam 2375.
Curriculum & Academics
Umlambo 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 Umlambo 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
40 Thokozani Location, Amsterdam, 2375
Amsterdam, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 629 Amsterdam Amsterdam 2375
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800024323
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.