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Mahlathi Primary School
Elington, Hluvukani, Mpumalanga
Mahlathi Primary School is a public primary school in Elington, Hluvukani, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 283 learners and 10 educators, about 28.3 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) | 283 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 28.3 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 77% of 282 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800035028 |
Address and location
| Street address | Eglingtonckashorty, Eglingtonc, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1365 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 813 Hluvukani 1363 |
| Suburb / area | Elington |
| Town | Hluvukani |
| 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 Mahlathi Primary School
Is Mahlathi Primary School a public or private school?
Mahlathi Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Mahlathi 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 Mahlathi Primary School?
283 learners and 10 educators (about 28.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 77% of 282 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Mahlathi Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800035028.
Where is Mahlathi Primary School?
Eglingtonckashorty, Eglingtonc, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1365. It is in Elington, Hluvukani, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 071 658 9825.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.