Mzinti Primary School

Mzinti Primary School is a public primary school in Nkomazi, Mzinti, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 086 learners and 28 educators, about 38.8 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)	1 086
Educators (2025)	28
Learners per educator	38.8 (province average 32.9)
EMIS number	800016162

Address and location

Street address	Stand No. 86, Mzinti, Malelane, 1352
Postal address	Po Box 96 Mzinti Malelane 1352
Suburb / area	Nkomazi
Town	Mzinti
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Ehlanzeni
Municipality	Nkomazi Local Municipality
Ward	17

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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.