Public combined school
Evulingqondo Primary School
Ermelo, Mpumalanga
Evulingqondo Primary School is a public combined school in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 323 learners and 10 educators, about 32.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public combined schools in Mpumalanga (736 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 323 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 32.3 (province average 31.3) Fewer learners per educator than 57% of 44 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800004101 |
Address and location
| Street address | Drinkwaterfarm, Ermelo, 2350 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 9013 Private Bag X9013 Ermelo 2350 |
| Town | Ermelo |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Msukaligwa Local Municipality |
| Ward | 2 |
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 Evulingqondo Primary School
Is Evulingqondo Primary School a public or private school?
Evulingqondo Primary School is a public combined school.
Does Evulingqondo 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 2 school.
How many learners are at Evulingqondo Primary School?
323 learners and 10 educators (about 32.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 57% of 44 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Evulingqondo Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800004101.
Where is Evulingqondo Primary School?
Drinkwaterfarm, Ermelo, 2350. It is in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 082 256 3085.
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.