Sidlemu Primary School

Sidlemu Primary School is a public primary school in Bhodlindlala, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 881 learners and 22 educators, about 40 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)	881
Educators (2025)	22
Learners per educator	40 (province average 32.9)
EMIS number	800026930

Address and location

Street address	Stand No 1894, Mangweni Trust, Komatipoort, 1341
Postal address	Po Box 1283 Kwalugedlane Komatipoort 1341
Suburb / area	Bhodlindlala
Town	Kwalugedlane
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Ehlanzeni
Municipality	Nkomazi Local Municipality
Ward	10

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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.