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Public primary school
Sifunindlela Primary School
Kabokweni, Khumalo Tribal Authority, Mpumalanga
Sifunindlela Primary School is a public primary school in Kabokweni, Khumalo Tribal Authority, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 159 learners and 26 educators, about 44.6 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) | 1 159 |
| Educators (2025) | 26 |
| Learners per educator | 44.6 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 1% of 278 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800020941 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1008, Sifunindlela, Kabokweni, 1245 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 855 Sifunindlela Kabokweni 1245 |
| Suburb / area | Kabokweni |
| Town | Khumalo Tribal Authority |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Mbombela Local Municipality |
| Ward | 21 |
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 Sifunindlela Primary School
Is Sifunindlela Primary School a public or private school?
Sifunindlela Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Sifunindlela 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 Sifunindlela Primary School?
1 159 learners and 26 educators (about 44.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 1% of 278 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Sifunindlela Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800020941.
Where is Sifunindlela Primary School?
1008, Sifunindlela, Kabokweni, 1245. It is in Kabokweni, Khumalo Tribal Authority, Mpumalanga, in the Ehlanzeni education district. Phone 013 796 3413.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.