Wesselton Primary School
Ermelo, Mpumalanga 317 m
Public primary school
Bashele Primary School
Wesselton, Ermelo, Mpumalanga
Bashele Primary School is a public primary school in Wesselton, Ermelo, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 883 learners and 18 educators, about 49.1 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) | 883 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 49.1 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 1% of 101 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800000729 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1827 Thanjekwayo Str., Wesselton, Ermelo, 2350 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 324 Ermelo Ermelo 2350 |
| Suburb / area | Wesselton |
| Town | Ermelo |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Msukaligwa Local Municipality |
| Ward | 1 |
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 Bashele Primary School
Is Bashele Primary School a public or private school?
Bashele Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Bashele 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 Bashele Primary School?
883 learners and 18 educators (about 49.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 1% of 101 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Bashele Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800000729.
Where is Bashele Primary School?
1827 Thanjekwayo Str., Wesselton, Ermelo, 2350. It is in Wesselton, Ermelo, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 811 3319.
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