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Public primary school
Qalabocha Primary School
Siyathemba, Balfour, Mpumalanga
Qalabocha Primary School is a public primary school in Siyathemba, Balfour, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 280 learners and 11 educators, about 25.5 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 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 primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 280 |
| Educators (2025) | 11 |
| Learners per educator | 25.5 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 87% of 101 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800018796 |
Address and location
| Street address | 387 Nhlapo Street, Siyathemba, Balfour, 2410 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 173 Siyathemba Location Balfour 2410 |
| Suburb / area | Siyathemba |
| Town | Balfour |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Dipaleseng Local Municipality |
| Ward | 1 |
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 Qalabocha Primary School
Is Qalabocha Primary School a public or private school?
Qalabocha Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Qalabocha 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 4 school.
How many learners are at Qalabocha Primary School?
280 learners and 11 educators (about 25.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 87% of 101 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Qalabocha Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800018796.
Where is Qalabocha Primary School?
387 Nhlapo Street, Siyathemba, Balfour, 2410. It is in Siyathemba, Balfour, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 773 1962.
Schools near Qalabocha Primary School
Siyathemba Primary School
Siyathemba, Balfour, Mpumalanga 1.1 km
Bonukukhanya Primary School
Siyathemba, Balfour, Mpumalanga 1.2 km
Isifisosethu Secondary School
Siyathemba, Balfour, Mpumalanga 1.4 km
82.9% matric 2025Gekombineerde Skool Balfour
Balfour, Mpumalanga 2.5 km
91.5% matric 2025Im Manchu Secondary School
Voortrekker, Balfour, Mpumalanga 2.8 km
97.0% matric 2025Setsheng Secondary School
Balfour, Mpumalanga 3.2 km
97.5% matric 2025Balfour Primary School
Balfour, Mpumalanga 3.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.