Md Coovadia Primary School

Md Coovadia Primary School is a public combined school in Milanpark, Bethal, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 896 learners and 29 educators, about 30.9 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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)	896
Educators (2025)	29
Learners per educator	30.9 (province average 31.3)
EMIS number	800010975
Exam centre number	6602087

Address and location

Street address	1 Mogra Street, Milan Park, Bethal, 2310
Postal address	Po Box 344 Bethal Bethal 2310
Suburb / area	Milanpark
Town	Bethal
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Gert Sibande
Municipality	Govan Mbeki Local Municipality
Ward	26

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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.