Makhahlela Primary School
Kabokweni, Mpumalanga 753 m
Public primary school
Gutjwa Primary School
Next To Mkasi General Dealer, Kabokweni, Mpumalanga
Gutjwa Primary School is a public primary school in Next To Mkasi General Dealer, Kabokweni, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school with a full service school specialisation. In 2025 it had 789 learners and 19 educators, about 41.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 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 primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Full Service School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 789 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 41.5 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 6% of 278 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800004903 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No 1makhahlela, Makhahlela, White River, 1245 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 666 Kabokweni White River 1245 |
| Suburb / area | Next To Mkasi General Dealer |
| Town | Kabokweni |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Mbombela Local Municipality |
| Ward | 32 |
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 Gutjwa Primary School
Is Gutjwa Primary School a public or private school?
Gutjwa Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Gutjwa 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 Gutjwa Primary School?
789 learners and 19 educators (about 41.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 6% of 278 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Gutjwa Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800004903.
Where is Gutjwa Primary School?
Stand No 1makhahlela, Makhahlela, White River, 1245. It is in Next To Mkasi General Dealer, Kabokweni, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. Phone 071 692 3899.
Schools near Gutjwa Primary School
Sibhulo Secondary School
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89.1% matric 2025Maphakama Primary School
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Mthayiza Primary School
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Ngodini Secondary School
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Sandzile Primary School
Kabokweni, Mpumalanga 2.2 km
Emtfonjeni Primary School
Kabokweni, Mpumalanga 2.3 km
95.0% matric 2025Sifunindlela Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.