Phakama Primary School

Phakama Primary School is a public combined school in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school with a full service school specialisation. In 2025 it had 248 learners and 10 educators, about 24.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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
Specialisation	Full Service School
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	248
Educators (2025)	10
Learners per educator	24.8 (province average 31.3)
EMIS number	800018069
Exam centre number	6610106

Address and location

Street address	1537 Dube Street, Lynnville, Witbank, 1039
Postal address	Po Box 842 Emalahleni Witbank 1039
Town	Emalahleni
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Nkangala
Municipality	Emalahleni 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.