Public primary school

Khuphukani Primary School

Fernie A, Fernie Trust, Mpumalanga

Khuphukani Primary School is a public primary school in Fernie A, Fernie Trust, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 192 learners and 5 educators, about 38.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile2 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)192
Educators (2025)5
Learners per educator38.4 (province average 32.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 17% of 278 similar schools
EMIS number800007898

Address and location

Street addressStand No: E1874a, Fernie A, Fernie, 2339
Postal addressPo Box 1094 Fernie Fernie 2342
Suburb / areaFernie A
TownFernie Trust
ProvinceMpumalanga
Education districtGert Sibande
MunicipalityMsukaligwa Local Municipality
Ward12

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 Khuphukani Primary School

Is Khuphukani Primary School a public or private school?

Khuphukani Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Khuphukani 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 Khuphukani Primary School?

192 learners and 5 educators (about 38.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 17% of 278 similar schools in Mpumalanga.

What is the EMIS number of Khuphukani Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 800007898.

Where is Khuphukani Primary School?

Stand No: E1874a, Fernie A, Fernie, 2339. It is in Fernie A, Fernie Trust, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 888 0362.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.