Sehlulile Primary School
Matsulu, Mpumalanga 43 m
Public primary school
Benjamin Primary School
Matsulu B, Matsulu, Mpumalanga
Benjamin Primary School is a public primary school in Matsulu B, Matsulu, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 990 learners and 27 educators, about 36.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 990 |
| Educators (2025) | 27 |
| Learners per educator | 36.7 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 27% of 209 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800005470 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No 1072, Nelspruit, 1203 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1541 Matsulu Nelspruit 1203 |
| Suburb / area | Matsulu B |
| Town | Matsulu |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Mbombela Local Municipality |
| Ward | 27 |
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 Benjamin Primary School
Is Benjamin Primary School a public or private school?
Benjamin Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Benjamin 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 3 school.
How many learners are at Benjamin Primary School?
990 learners and 27 educators (about 36.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 27% of 209 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Benjamin Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800005470.
Where is Benjamin Primary School?
Stand No 1072, Nelspruit, 1203. It is in Matsulu B, Matsulu, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. Phone 083 344 8832.
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