Ekucathuzeni Primary School

Ekucathuzeni Primary School is a public primary school in Barberton, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school with a full service school specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 146 learners and 27 educators, about 42.4 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)	1 146
Educators (2025)	27
Learners per educator	42.4 (province average 32.9)
EMIS number	800003210

Address and location

Street address	1813 Ext. 3 Spearville, Barberton, Umjindi, 1300
Postal address	Po Box 280 Barbeton Umjindi 1300
Town	Barberton
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Ehlanzeni
Municipality	Mbombela 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.