Nyabela Primary School
Thembisile, Mpumalanga
Private primary school
Bophelong Community Independent School
Thembisile, Mpumalanga
Bophelong Community Independent School is a private primary school in Thembisile, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 276 learners and 18 educators, about 15.3 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for private primary schools in Mpumalanga (257 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
School facts
| School type | Private primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Learners (2025) | 276 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 15.3 (province average 17.5) Fewer learners per educator than 40% of 63 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800035685 |
Address and location
| Town | Thembisile |
|---|---|
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Thembisile Local Municipality |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Bophelong Community Independent School
Is Bophelong Community Independent School a public or private school?
Bophelong Community Independent School is a private primary school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Bophelong Community Independent School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
How many learners are at Bophelong Community Independent School?
276 learners and 18 educators (about 15.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 40% of 63 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Bophelong Community Independent School?
Its EMIS number is 800035685.
Where is Bophelong Community Independent School?
It is in Thembisile, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 012 772 3302.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.