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Public primary school
Patrick Mankolane Primary School
Ga-Mocha Section, Skilpadfontein, Mpumalanga
Patrick Mankolane Primary School is a public primary school in Ga-Mocha Section, Skilpadfontein, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 316 learners and 10 educators, about 31.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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) | 316 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 31.6 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 60% of 278 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800017913 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No :2079, Ga - Mocha Section, Skilpadfontein, 431 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 2416 Skilpadfontein Skilpadfontein 0431 |
| Suburb / area | Ga-Mocha Section |
| Town | Skilpadfontein |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Dr Js Moroka Local Municipality |
| Ward | 22 |
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 Patrick Mankolane Primary School
Is Patrick Mankolane Primary School a public or private school?
Patrick Mankolane Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Patrick Mankolane 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 Patrick Mankolane Primary School?
316 learners and 10 educators (about 31.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 60% of 278 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Patrick Mankolane Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800017913.
Where is Patrick Mankolane Primary School?
Stand No :2079, Ga - Mocha Section, Skilpadfontein, 431. It is in Ga-Mocha Section, Skilpadfontein, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 079 201 7087.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.