Vukanini Primary School

Vukanini Primary School is a public combined school in Emzinoni Township, Bethal, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 859 learners and 23 educators, about 37.3 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public combined schools in Mpumalanga (736 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 combined school
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	859
Educators (2025)	23
Learners per educator	37.3 (province average 31.3)
EMIS number	800024794

Address and location

Street address	343 5th Avenue, Mzinoni Township, Bethal, 2310
Postal address	Po Box 711 Bethal 2310
Suburb / area	Emzinoni Township
Town	Bethal
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Gert Sibande
Municipality	Govan Mbeki Local Municipality
Ward	26

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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.