Makgahlishe Primary School
Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 778 m
Public primary school
Mabonwana Primary School
Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga
Mabonwana Primary School is a public primary school in Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 371 learners and 11 educators, about 33.7 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 | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 371 |
| Educators (2025) | 11 |
| Learners per educator | 33.7 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 42% of 282 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800034913 |
Address and location
| Street address | Cottondale Opposite To Moonlight Cafe, Bushbuckridge, Acornhoek, 1361 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 415 Bushbuckridge Acornhoek 1360 |
| Suburb / area | Arconhoek |
| Town | Acornhoek |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Bohlabela |
| Municipality | Bushbuckridge Local Municipality |
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 Mabonwana Primary School
Is Mabonwana Primary School a public or private school?
Mabonwana Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Mabonwana 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 Mabonwana Primary School?
371 learners and 11 educators (about 33.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 42% of 282 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Mabonwana Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800034913.
Where is Mabonwana Primary School?
Cottondale Opposite To Moonlight Cafe, Bushbuckridge, Acornhoek, 1361. It is in Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 072 512 2217.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.