Public primary school

Ebhudlweni Primary School

Emgwenya, Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga

Ebhudlweni Primary School is a public primary school in Emgwenya, Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school with a full service school specialisation. In 2025 it had 718 learners and 20 educators, about 35.9 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationFull Service School
SectorPublic
Quintile4 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)718
Educators (2025)20
Learners per educator35.9 (province average 32.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 45% of 101 similar schools
EMIS number800003079

Address and location

Street addressMhlongo Street, Emgwenya, Waterval Boven, 1195
Postal addressEbhudlweni Primary School 70 Emgwenya Location Waterval Boven 1195
Suburb / areaEmgwenya
TownWaterval Boven
ProvinceMpumalanga
Education districtNkangala
MunicipalityEmakhazeni Local Municipality
Ward7

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 Ebhudlweni Primary School

Is Ebhudlweni Primary School a public or private school?

Ebhudlweni Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Ebhudlweni 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 Ebhudlweni Primary School?

718 learners and 20 educators (about 35.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 45% of 101 similar schools in Mpumalanga.

What is the EMIS number of Ebhudlweni Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 800003079.

Where is Ebhudlweni Primary School?

Mhlongo Street, Emgwenya, Waterval Boven, 1195. It is in Emgwenya, Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 079 204 8714.

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