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Sihlekisi Primary School
Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga
Sihlekisi Primary School is a public primary school in Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 611 learners and 12 educators, about 50.9 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 611 |
| Educators (2025) | 12 |
| Learners per educator | 50.9 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 0% of 282 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800034931 |
Address and location
| Street address | Sigagula Village, Stand No 120, Acornhoek, 1360 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 451 Acornhoek Bushbuckridge 1360 |
| Suburb / area | Arconhoek |
| Town | Acornhoek |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Bohlabela |
| Municipality | Bushbuckridge Local Municipality |
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 Sihlekisi Primary School
Is Sihlekisi Primary School a public or private school?
Sihlekisi Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Sihlekisi 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 1 school.
How many learners are at Sihlekisi Primary School?
611 learners and 12 educators (about 50.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 0% of 282 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Sihlekisi Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800034931.
Where is Sihlekisi Primary School?
Sigagula Village, Stand No 120, Acornhoek, 1360. It is in Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 083 819 2133.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.