Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School
Embalenhle, Mpumalanga 196 m
61.1% matric 2025Public primary school
Buyani Primary School
Embalenhle, Mpumalanga
Buyani Primary School is a public primary school in Embalenhle, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school with a full service school specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 279 learners and 32 educators, about 40 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Full Service School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 279 |
| Educators (2025) | 32 |
| Learners per educator | 40 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 12% of 101 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800001818 |
| Exam centre number | 6606088 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2027 Makhubo Drive, Secunda, Embalenhle, 2285 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 180 Secunda Embalenhle 2285 |
| Town | Embalenhle |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Govan Mbeki Local Municipality |
| Ward | 11 |
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 Buyani Primary School
Is Buyani Primary School a public or private school?
Buyani Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Buyani 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 4 school.
How many learners are at Buyani Primary School?
1 279 learners and 32 educators (about 40 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 12% of 101 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Buyani Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800001818. Its exam centre number is 6606088.
Where is Buyani Primary School?
2027 Makhubo Drive, Secunda, Embalenhle, 2285. It is in Embalenhle, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 685 1979.
Schools near Buyani Primary School
Tholukwazi Primary School
Embalenhle, Mpumalanga 425 m
Zamokuhle Primary School
Allan Makhunga Street, Embalenhle, Mpumalanga 452 m
Thorisong Primary School
Extension 7, Evander, Mpumalanga 552 m
Lifalethu Primary School
Embalenhle, Mpumalanga 974 m
Isibanisesizwe Primary School
Extension 9, Embalenhle, Mpumalanga 1.3 km
Basizeni Special School
Govan Mbeki, Mpumalanga 1.7 km
Kusasalethu Secondary School
Embalenhle, Secunda, Mpumalanga 1.8 km
86.4% matric 2025Mbalenhle Primary School
Embalenhle, Mpumalanga 2.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.