Vusumuzi Primary School
Balfour, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Vusumuzi Primary School
In the not specified area of Balfour, Mpumalanga, Vusumuzi Primary School operates as a public primary school within the Gert Sibande education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1422 learners with a teaching staff of 34, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 42:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower 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
Vusumuzi Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Vusumuzi 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
Vusumuzi 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, Vusumuzi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,422 learners with a teaching staff of 34 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 42:1, 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
Vusumuzi Primary School is situated in Balfour (Balfour), 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 Dipaleseng Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 736 Zwane Street, Balfour, 2410. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 311 Balfour Balfour 2410.
Curriculum & Academics
Vusumuzi 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 government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Vusumuzi 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
736 Zwane Street, Balfour, 2410
Balfour, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 311 Balfour Balfour 2410
Phone
+27 17 773 0223Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800025122
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.