Maquba Primary School
Mahlabathini, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga 805 m
Public primary school
Makhosonke Primary School
Tjakastad, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga
Makhosonke Primary School is a public primary school in Tjakastad, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school with a full service school specialisation. In 2025 it had 346 learners and 13 educators, about 26.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 346 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 26.6 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 82% of 278 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800011916 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No. 152 Mahlabathini Section, Tjakastad, Tjakastad, 1192 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 46 Elukwatini 1192 1192 |
| Suburb / area | Tjakastad |
| Town | Elukwatini |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Albert Luthuli Local Municipality |
| Ward | 18 |
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 Makhosonke Primary School
Is Makhosonke Primary School a public or private school?
Makhosonke Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Makhosonke 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 2 school.
How many learners are at Makhosonke Primary School?
346 learners and 13 educators (about 26.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 82% of 278 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Makhosonke Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800011916.
Where is Makhosonke Primary School?
Stand No. 152 Mahlabathini Section, Tjakastad, Tjakastad, 1192. It is in Tjakastad, Elukwatini, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 883 1911.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.