Ematholeni Primary School

Ematholeni Primary School is a public combined school in Site No. 8, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 118 learners and 30 educators, about 37.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Mpumalanga (736 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 type	Public combined school
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Sector	Public
Quintile	1 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 118
Educators (2025)	30
Learners per educator	37.3 (province average 31.3)
EMIS number	800003491
Exam centre number	6606079

Address and location

Street address	Stand No. 8, Block B Trust, Kwasibhejane, 1357
Postal address	Private Bag X X4016 Kwalugedlane Komatipoort 1341
Suburb / area	Site No. 8
Town	Kwalugedlane
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Ehlanzeni
Municipality	Nkomazi Local Municipality
Ward	2

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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.