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Vuka Primary School
Elukwatini, Mpumalanga
Vuka Primary School is a public primary school in Elukwatini, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 290 learners and 36 educators, about 35.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 290 |
| Educators (2025) | 36 |
| Learners per educator | 35.8 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 16% of 94 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800024760 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No. 194, Elukwatini B, Elukwatini, 1192 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 07 Elukwatini Elukwatini 1192 |
| Town | Elukwatini |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Albert Luthuli Local Municipality |
| Ward | 10 |
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 Vuka Primary School
Is Vuka Primary School a public or private school?
Vuka Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Vuka 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 5 school.
How many learners are at Vuka Primary School?
1 290 learners and 36 educators (about 35.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 16% of 94 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Vuka Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800024760.
Where is Vuka Primary School?
Stand No. 194, Elukwatini B, Elukwatini, 1192. It is in Elukwatini, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 883 0851.
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