Etimbondvweni Combined School

Etimbondvweni Combined School is a public combined school in Tekwane, Mandulu, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 609 learners and 16 educators, about 38.1 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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)	609
Educators (2025)	16
Learners per educator	38.1 (province average 31.3)
EMIS number	800004044
Exam centre number	6606094

Address and location

Street address	Stand No. 192, Mandulo, 1348
Postal address	Po Box 1160 Mandulo 1348
Suburb / area	Tekwane
Town	Mandulu
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Ehlanzeni
Municipality	Nkomazi Local Municipality
Ward	12

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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.