Public primary school

Mhlati Primary School

Malelane, Mpumalanga

Mhlati Primary School is a public primary school in Malelane, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 600 learners and 16 educators, about 37.5 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile3 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)600
Educators (2025)16
Learners per educator37.5 (province average 32.9)
EMIS number800014191

Address and location

Street addressMhlathi Farm, Malelane, Malelane, 1320
Postal addressPo Box 85 Malelane 1320
TownMalelane
ProvinceMpumalanga
Education districtEhlanzeni
MunicipalityNkomazi Local Municipality
Ward30

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.

Schools near Mhlati Primary School

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94.5% matric 2025

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PrivateCombined
100.0% matric 2025

935 learners013 790 1730

Laerskool Malelane

Malelane, Mpumalanga 1.2 km

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486 learners013 790 0309

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.