Siphendulwe Primary School
Emalahleni, Witbank, Mpumalanga 2.8 km
Public primary school
Dunbar Primary School
Kwaguqa Extension 16, Clewer, Mpumalanga
Dunbar Primary School is a public primary school in Kwaguqa Extension 16, Clewer, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 414 learners and 39 educators, about 36.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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 primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 414 |
| Educators (2025) | 39 |
| Learners per educator | 36.3 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 31% of 278 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800002964 |
Address and location
| Street address | Plot 134 Ext 16, Empumelelweni, Emalahleni, 1035 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 4527 Emalahleni Witbank 1035 |
| Suburb / area | Kwaguqa Extension 16 |
| Town | Clewer |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Emalahleni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 29 |
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 Dunbar Primary School
Is Dunbar Primary School a public or private school?
Dunbar Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Dunbar 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 2 school.
How many learners are at Dunbar Primary School?
1 414 learners and 39 educators (about 36.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 31% of 278 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Dunbar Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800002964.
Where is Dunbar Primary School?
Plot 134 Ext 16, Empumelelweni, Emalahleni, 1035. It is in Kwaguqa Extension 16, Clewer, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 013 698 2034.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.