Public primary school
Vulandhlela Primary School
Idalia, Iswepe, Mpumalanga
Vulandhlela Primary School is a public primary school in Idalia, Iswepe, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 278 learners and 9 educators, about 30.9 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) | 278 |
| Educators (2025) | 9 |
| Learners per educator | 30.9 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 64% of 282 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800024935 |
Address and location
| Street address | Watervaldrift Farm, Iswepe, Mission, 2382 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 1054 Piet Retief Piet Retief 2380 |
| Suburb / area | Idalia |
| Town | Iswepe |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Mkhondo Local Municipality |
| Ward | 4 |
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 Vulandhlela Primary School
Is Vulandhlela Primary School a public or private school?
Vulandhlela Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Vulandhlela 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 Vulandhlela Primary School?
278 learners and 9 educators (about 30.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 64% of 282 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Vulandhlela Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800024935.
Where is Vulandhlela Primary School?
Watervaldrift Farm, Iswepe, Mission, 2382. It is in Idalia, Iswepe, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 082 692 9752.
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.