Mathambo Primary School
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Public primary school
Simbambayana Primary School
Thulamahashe, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga
Simbambayana Primary School is a public primary school in Thulamahashe, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 140 learners and 6 educators, about 23.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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) | 140 |
| Educators (2025) | 6 |
| Learners per educator | 23.3 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 91% of 282 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800034958 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No. 302, Bushbuckridge, Orinnicco B Trust, 1280 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 1327 Bushbuckridge Thulamahashe 1365 |
| Suburb / area | Thulamahashe |
| Town | Bushbuckridge |
| 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 Simbambayana Primary School
Is Simbambayana Primary School a public or private school?
Simbambayana Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Simbambayana 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 Simbambayana Primary School?
140 learners and 6 educators (about 23.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 91% of 282 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Simbambayana Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800034958.
Where is Simbambayana Primary School?
Stand No. 302, Bushbuckridge, Orinnicco B Trust, 1280. It is in Thulamahashe, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 082 087 1613.
Schools near Simbambayana Primary School
Mzangedwa Secondary School
Orrinoco, Mafemani, Mpumalanga 676 m
87.7% matric 2025Maswameni Primary School
Orrinoco, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 2.9 km
Ndlamakhosi Secondary School
Ndlamakhosi, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 3.2 km
82.6% matric 2025Qokiso Senoir Secondary School
Orrinoco, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 3.3 km
94.7% matric 2025Hlamalani Primary School
Orrinoco, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 3.5 km
D.G. Mashego Primary School
Violate Bag F, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 3.6 km
Majembeni Primary School
Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 3.7 km
M.O. Mashego Lower Primary School
M.O Mashego, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga 3.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.