Dikgabo Primary School
Lefiso, Mutlestad, Mpumalanga 726 m
Public primary school
Lefiso Primary School
Lefiso Village, Mutlestad, Mpumalanga
Lefiso Primary School is a public primary school in Lefiso Village, Mutlestad, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school with a full service school specialisation. In 2025 it had 278 learners and 10 educators, about 27.8 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 | Full Service School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 278 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 27.8 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 80% of 282 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800009993 |
Address and location
| Street address | E 1923 Paneng Section, Lefiso, Marapyane, 413 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1 Mmutlestad Hammanskraal 0413 |
| Suburb / area | Lefiso Village |
| Town | Mutlestad |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Dr Js Moroka Local Municipality |
| Ward | 21 |
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 Lefiso Primary School
Is Lefiso Primary School a public or private school?
Lefiso Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Lefiso 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 Lefiso Primary School?
278 learners and 10 educators (about 27.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 80% of 282 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Lefiso Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800009993.
Where is Lefiso Primary School?
E 1923 Paneng Section, Lefiso, Marapyane, 413. It is in Lefiso Village, Mutlestad, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 071 657 5560.
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