Public combined school
Joubertsvlei Primary School
Mbombela, Bethal, Mpumalanga
Joubertsvlei Primary School is a public combined school in Mbombela, Bethal, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 151 learners and 6 educators, about 25.2 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) | 151 |
| Educators (2025) | 6 |
| Learners per educator | 25.2 (province average 31.3) |
| EMIS number | 800027912 |
| Exam centre number | 6609080 |
Address and location
| Street address | Joubertsvlei Farm, Bethal, 2310 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 155 Bethal 2310 |
| Suburb / area | Mbombela |
| Town | Bethal |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Lekwa 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.
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.