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Public primary school
Bhambatha Primary School
Steenbok, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga
Bhambatha Primary School is a public primary school in Steenbok, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 526 learners and 13 educators, about 40.5 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 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 526 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 40.5 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 6% of 282 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800001008 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No 912, Steenbok, Komatipoort, 1347 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 637 Steenbok Komatipoort 1347 |
| Suburb / area | Steenbok |
| Town | Kwalugedlane |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Nkomazi Local Municipality |
| Ward | 8 |
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 Bhambatha Primary School
Is Bhambatha Primary School a public or private school?
Bhambatha Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Bhambatha 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 1 school.
How many learners are at Bhambatha Primary School?
526 learners and 13 educators (about 40.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 6% of 282 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Bhambatha Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800001008.
Where is Bhambatha Primary School?
Stand No 912, Steenbok, Komatipoort, 1347. It is in Steenbok, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. Phone 013 782 0048.
Schools near Bhambatha Primary School
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Steenbok Secondary School
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Sekusile Primary School
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Mjokwane Secondary School
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Mbazima Primary School
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Magewu Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.