Vukanini Primary School
Emzinoni Township, Bethal, Mpumalanga 160 m
Public special needs school
Jim van Tonderskool
Bethal, Mpumalanga
Jim van Tonderskool is a public special needs school in Bethal, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 513 learners and 49 educators, about 10.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public special needs schools in Mpumalanga (227 learners).
School facts
| School type | Public special needs school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Special Needs School |
| Specialisation | Special Needs Education |
| Sector | Public |
| Learners (2025) | 513 |
| Educators (2025) | 49 |
| Learners per educator | 10.5 (province average 9) Fewer learners per educator than 26% of 19 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800007070 |
Address and location
| Street address | H/V Festenstein and Stutterheim |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X1007, Bethal 2310 |
| Town | Bethal |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Govan Mbeki Local Municipality |
| Ward | 0 |
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 Jim van Tonderskool
Is Jim van Tonderskool a public or private school?
Jim van Tonderskool is a public special needs school.
Does Jim van Tonderskool charge school fees?
Contact the school for its current fees.
How many learners are at Jim van Tonderskool?
513 learners and 49 educators (about 10.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 26% of 19 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Jim van Tonderskool?
Its EMIS number is 800007070.
Where is Jim van Tonderskool?
H/V Festenstein and Stutterheim. It is in Bethal, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 647 5987.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.