Lesodi Primary School

Lesodi Primary School is a public primary school in Mashingshing, Mashishing, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 485 learners and 40 educators, about 37.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 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	Primary Subjects
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 485
Educators (2025)	40
Learners per educator	37.1 (province average 32.9)
EMIS number	800010280

Address and location

Street address	977 Meester Street, Mashishing, Lydenburg, 1123
Postal address	Po Box 117 Lydenburg Mashishing 1120
Suburb / area	Mashingshing
Town	Mashishing
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Bohlabela
Municipality	Thaba Chweu Local Municipality
Ward	12

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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.