Bashele Primary School
Wesselton, Ermelo, Mpumalanga 317 m
Public primary school
Wesselton Primary School
Ermelo, Mpumalanga
Wesselton Primary School is a public primary school in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school with a full service school specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 919 learners and 49 educators, about 39.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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 | Full Service School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 919 |
| Educators (2025) | 49 |
| Learners per educator | 39.2 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 16% of 101 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800030403 |
Address and location
| Town | Ermelo |
|---|---|
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Gert Sibande |
| Municipality | Msukaligwa Local Municipality |
| Ward | 0 |
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 Wesselton Primary School
Is Wesselton Primary School a public or private school?
Wesselton Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Wesselton 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 4 school.
How many learners are at Wesselton Primary School?
1 919 learners and 49 educators (about 39.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 16% of 101 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Wesselton Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800030403.
Where is Wesselton Primary School?
It is in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 082 562 2984.
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