Hambanatsi Primary School
Ekulindeni, Mpumalanga 608 m
Public primary school
Grootboom Primary School
Next To Ekulindeni Township, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga
Grootboom Primary School is a public primary school in Next To Ekulindeni Township, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 141 learners and 6 educators, about 23.5 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 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 primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 141 |
| Educators (2025) | 6 |
| Learners per educator | 23.5 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 91% of 282 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800004820 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No. 359, Manaar, Ekulindeni, 1301 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 164 Elukwatini 1192 |
| Suburb / area | Next To Ekulindeni Township |
| Town | Elukwatini |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Albert Luthuli Local Municipality |
| Ward | 12 |
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 Grootboom Primary School
Is Grootboom Primary School a public or private school?
Grootboom Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Grootboom 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 1 school.
How many learners are at Grootboom Primary School?
141 learners and 6 educators (about 23.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 91% of 282 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Grootboom Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800004820.
Where is Grootboom Primary School?
Stand No. 359, Manaar, Ekulindeni, 1301. It is in Next To Ekulindeni Township, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district.
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91.1% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.