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Balfour Primary School
Balfour, Mpumalanga
Balfour Primary School is a public primary school in Balfour, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 696 learners and 26 educators, about 26.8 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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) | 696 |
| Educators (2025) | 26 |
| Learners per educator | 26.8 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 84% of 101 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800000489 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1 Chef Street, Balfour, Balfour, 2410 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 144 Balfour 2410 |
| Town | Balfour |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Dipaleseng Local Municipality |
| Ward | 3 |
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.
Questions about Balfour Primary School
Is Balfour Primary School a public or private school?
Balfour Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Balfour Primary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
How many learners are at Balfour Primary School?
696 learners and 26 educators (about 26.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 84% of 101 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Balfour Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800000489.
Where is Balfour Primary School?
1 Chef Street, Balfour, Balfour, 2410. It is in Balfour, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 773 0101.
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