Volksrust Primary School
Volksrust, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Volksrust Primary School
Operating as a public institution, Volksrust Primary School is a primary school located in Volksrust within Mpumalanga. The school falls under the Gert Sibande education district. The 2025 school year recorded 922 learners taught by 28 educators, achieving a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Volksrust Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Volksrust 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
Volksrust 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, Volksrust Primary School reported a total enrollment of 922 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Volksrust Primary School is situated in Volksrust (Mountain View), 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 Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 20 Pendoring Street, Mountain View, Volksrust, 2470. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 292 Volksust 2470.
Curriculum & Academics
Volksrust 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 church and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Volksrust 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
20 Pendoring Street, Mountain View, Volksrust, 2470
Volksrust, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 292 Volksust 2470
Phone
+27 17 735 5906Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800024711
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.