Lifalethu Primary School
Embalenhle, Mpumalanga 3.3 km
Public primary school
Maphala-Gulube Primary School
Extention 15, Embalenhle, Mpumalanga
Maphala-Gulube Primary School is a public primary school in Extention 15, Embalenhle, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 268 learners and 37 educators, about 34.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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 | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 268 |
| Educators (2025) | 37 |
| Learners per educator | 34.3 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 45% of 278 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800012930 |
Address and location
| Street address | 15904 Ext 16, Embalenhle, 2285 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 50 Embalenhle 2285 |
| Suburb / area | Extention 15 |
| Town | Embalenhle |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Govan Mbeki Local Municipality |
| Ward | 31 |
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 Maphala-Gulube Primary School
Is Maphala-Gulube Primary School a public or private school?
Maphala-Gulube Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Maphala-Gulube 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 Maphala-Gulube Primary School?
1 268 learners and 37 educators (about 34.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 45% of 278 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Maphala-Gulube Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800012930.
Where is Maphala-Gulube Primary School?
15904 Ext 16, Embalenhle, 2285. It is in Extention 15, Embalenhle, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 685 2476.
Schools near Maphala-Gulube Primary School
Isibanisesizwe Primary School
Extension 9, Embalenhle, Mpumalanga 3.4 km
Zamokuhle Primary School
Allan Makhunga Street, Embalenhle, Mpumalanga 4.0 km
Buyani Primary School
Embalenhle, Mpumalanga 4.0 km
Thorisong Primary School
Extension 7, Evander, Mpumalanga 4.0 km
Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School
Embalenhle, Mpumalanga 4.1 km
61.1% matric 2025Tholukwazi Primary School
Embalenhle, Mpumalanga 4.4 km
Kusasalethu Secondary School
Embalenhle, Secunda, Mpumalanga 4.7 km
86.4% matric 2025Basizeni Special School
Govan Mbeki, Mpumalanga 4.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.