Buhlebuzile Primary School

Buhlebuzile Primary School is a public primary school in Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a intermediate school. In 2025 it had 357 learners and 19 educators, about 18.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the 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)	Intermediate School
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	357
Educators (2025)	19
Learners per educator	18.8 (province average 32.9)
EMIS number	800001735
Exam centre number	6603092

Address and location

Street address	1961, Siyabuswa (A), Siyabuswa, 472
Postal address	Private Bag X X 4003 Section A Siyabuswa 0472
Town	Siyabuswa
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Nkangala
Municipality	Dr Js Moroka Local Municipality
Ward	3

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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.