Public combined school
Bonganiven Primary School
Val, Mpumalanga
Bonganiven Primary School is a public combined school in Val, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 183 learners and 10 educators, about 18.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public combined schools in Mpumalanga (736 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 combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 183 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 18.3 (province average 31.3) |
| EMIS number | 800001354 |
| Exam centre number | 6609072 |
Address and location
| Street address | Zandbakeen Farm, Val, Standerton, 2425 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Val 2 2 Standerton Standerton 2430 |
| Town | Val |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Lekwa Local Municipality |
| Ward | 9 |
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.
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.