Allan Makhunga Primary School

Allan Makhunga Primary School is a public primary school in Embalenhle, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 951 learners and 27 educators, about 35.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School type	Public primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Specialisation	Primary Subjects
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	951
Educators (2025)	27
Learners per educator	35.2 (province average 32.9)
EMIS number	800000067

Address and location

Street address	5133 Limpopo Avenue, Ext 9, Embalenhle, 2285
Postal address	Po Box 27 Embalenhle Embalenhle 2285
Town	Embalenhle
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Gert Sibande
Municipality	Govan Mbeki Local Municipality
Ward	5

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.