Emthunzini Primary School
Kwaggafontein, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga 399 m
Public primary school
Emthonjeni Primary School
Kwaggafontein 'A', Empumalanga, Mpumalanga
Emthonjeni Primary School is a public primary school in Kwaggafontein 'A', Empumalanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 582 learners and 19 educators, about 30.6 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 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 primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 582 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 30.6 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 69% of 209 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800003665 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No 736, Kwaggafontein A, Mpumalanga, 458 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 4688 Empumalaga Kwaggafontein 0458 |
| Suburb / area | Kwaggafontein 'A' |
| Town | Empumalanga |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Thembisile Local Municipality |
| Ward | 28 |
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 Emthonjeni Primary School
Is Emthonjeni Primary School a public or private school?
Emthonjeni Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Emthonjeni 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 3 school.
How many learners are at Emthonjeni Primary School?
582 learners and 19 educators (about 30.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 69% of 209 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Emthonjeni Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800003665.
Where is Emthonjeni Primary School?
Stand No 736, Kwaggafontein A, Mpumalanga, 458. It is in Kwaggafontein 'A', Empumalanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 013 986 1638.
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Somtshongweni Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.