Enkhanini Secondary School
Syde, Mpuluzi, Mpumalanga 0 m
87.0% matric 2025Public primary school
Syde Primary School
Lothair, Mpumalanga
Syde Primary School is a public primary school in Lothair, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 190 learners and 5 educators, about 38 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) | 190 |
| Educators (2025) | 5 |
| Learners per educator | 38 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 13% of 282 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800022632 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No. 04 Syde Trust, Mpuluzi, Ermelo, 2335 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 1535 Mpuluzi Ermelo 2335 |
| Town | Lothair |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Albert Luthuli Local Municipality |
| Ward | 1 |
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 Syde Primary School
Is Syde Primary School a public or private school?
Syde Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Syde 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 Syde Primary School?
190 learners and 5 educators (about 38 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 13% of 282 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Syde Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800022632.
Where is Syde Primary School?
Stand No. 04 Syde Trust, Mpuluzi, Ermelo, 2335. It is in Lothair, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district.
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74.8% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.