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Thabakgolo Primary School
London Trust, Shatale, Mpumalanga
Thabakgolo Primary School is a public primary school in London Trust, Shatale, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 134 learners and 5 educators, about 26.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 134 |
| Educators (2025) | 5 |
| Learners per educator | 26.8 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 86% of 209 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800035146 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No 90, London Trust B, Shatale, 1282 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 750 Shatale Shatale 1282 |
| Suburb / area | London Trust |
| Town | Shatale |
| 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 Thabakgolo Primary School
Is Thabakgolo Primary School a public or private school?
Thabakgolo Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Thabakgolo 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 3 school.
How many learners are at Thabakgolo Primary School?
134 learners and 5 educators (about 26.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 86% of 209 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Thabakgolo Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800035146.
Where is Thabakgolo Primary School?
Stand No 90, London Trust B, Shatale, 1282. It is in London Trust, Shatale, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 076 699 1871.
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