Public primary school

Nwa Mahumana Lower Primary School

Madras A, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga

Nwa Mahumana Lower Primary School is a public primary school in Madras A, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 300 learners and 12 educators, about 25 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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)300
Educators (2025)12
Learners per educator25 (province average 32.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 89% of 209 similar schools
EMIS number800035072

Address and location

Street addressMadras Trust, Hazyview, 1242
Postal addressPo Box 251 Hazyview Hazyview 1242
Suburb / areaMadras A
TownBushbuckridge
ProvinceMpumalanga
Education districtBohlabela
MunicipalityBushbuckridge Local Municipality

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 Nwa Mahumana Lower Primary School

Is Nwa Mahumana Lower Primary School a public or private school?

Nwa Mahumana Lower Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Nwa Mahumana Lower 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 3 school.

How many learners are at Nwa Mahumana Lower Primary School?

300 learners and 12 educators (about 25 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 89% of 209 similar schools in Mpumalanga.

What is the EMIS number of Nwa Mahumana Lower Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 800035072.

Where is Nwa Mahumana Lower Primary School?

Madras Trust, Hazyview, 1242. It is in Madras A, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 013 708 7845.

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86.2% matric 2025

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Bantomu Primary School

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PublicPrimaryQuintile 2

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Lamulelani High School

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46.2% matric 2025

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Matikwana Primary School

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PublicPrimaryQuintile 3

384 learners

Shatleng Primary School

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PublicPrimaryQuintile 3

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