Emtfuntini Primary School

Emtfuntini Primary School is a public combined school in Tekwane North, Sidlamafa, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 113 learners and 31 educators, about 35.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Mpumalanga (736 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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	3 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 113
Educators (2025)	31
Learners per educator	35.9 (province average 31.3)
EMIS number	800003640
Exam centre number	6606080

Address and location

Street address	Stand Number 189, Bhekisisa Section, Langeloop Trust, 1337
Postal address	Po Box 85 Sidlamafa Kamhlushwa 1332
Suburb / area	Tekwane North
Town	Sidlamafa
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Ehlanzeni
Municipality	Nkomazi Local Municipality
Ward	20

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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.