Makhathini Primary School

Makhathini Primary School is a public combined school in Mhluzi, Middelburg, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 036 learners and 38 educators, about 27.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Mpumalanga (736 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 combined school
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 036
Educators (2025)	38
Learners per educator	27.3 (province average 31.3)
EMIS number	800011874
Exam centre number	6610115

Address and location

Street address	2081 Reabota Street, Mhluzi, Middelburg, 1053
Postal address	Po Box 1535 Modderfontein Middelburg 1050
Suburb / area	Mhluzi
Town	Middelburg
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Nkangala
Municipality	Steve Tshwete Local Municipality
Ward	9

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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.