Siyathokoza Primary School

Siyathokoza Primary School is a public primary school in Phola Location, Ogies, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 084 learners and 30 educators, about 36.1 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)	1 084
Educators (2025)	30
Learners per educator	36.1 (province average 32.9)
EMIS number	800029447

Address and location

Street address	2413 Duvenhage Street, Phola Location, Ogies, 2233
Postal address	Po Box 3132 Phola Location Ogies 2233
Suburb / area	Phola Location
Town	Ogies
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Nkangala
Municipality	Emalahleni Local Municipality
Ward	30

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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.