Public primary school

Chayiwe Lower Primary School

Along Railway Line, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga

Chayiwe Lower Primary School is a public primary school in Along Railway Line, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 407 learners and 12 educators, about 33.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile1 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)407
Educators (2025)12
Learners per educator33.9 (province average 32.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 39% of 282 similar schools
EMIS number800034964

Address and location

Street addressTintswalo Village, Acornhoek, Town, 1360
Postal addressPrivate Bag X 439 Acornhoek Town 1360
Suburb / areaAlong Railway Line
TownAcornhoek
ProvinceMpumalanga
Education districtBohlabela
MunicipalityBushbuckridge Local Municipality

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 Chayiwe Lower Primary School

Is Chayiwe Lower Primary School a public or private school?

Chayiwe Lower Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Chayiwe Lower 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 Chayiwe Lower Primary School?

407 learners and 12 educators (about 33.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 39% of 282 similar schools in Mpumalanga.

What is the EMIS number of Chayiwe Lower Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 800034964.

Where is Chayiwe Lower Primary School?

Tintswalo Village, Acornhoek, Town, 1360. It is in Along Railway Line, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 013 795 5183.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.