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Edinburg, Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga 1.1 km
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Xilongana-Malamulele Lower Primary School
Edinburg, Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga
Xilongana-Malamulele Lower Primary School is a public primary school in Edinburg, Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 357 learners and 12 educators, about 29.8 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) | 357 |
| Educators (2025) | 12 |
| Learners per educator | 29.8 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 74% of 209 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800035176 |
Address and location
| Street address | Edinburgh 285, Thulamahashe, Bushbuckridge, 1365 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 1354 Thulamahashe Bushbuckridge 1365 |
| Suburb / area | Edinburg |
| Town | Thulamahashe |
| 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 Xilongana-Malamulele Lower Primary School
Is Xilongana-Malamulele Lower Primary School a public or private school?
Xilongana-Malamulele Lower Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Xilongana-Malamulele Lower 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 Xilongana-Malamulele Lower Primary School?
357 learners and 12 educators (about 29.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 74% of 209 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Xilongana-Malamulele Lower Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800035176.
Where is Xilongana-Malamulele Lower Primary School?
Edinburgh 285, Thulamahashe, Bushbuckridge, 1365. It is in Edinburg, Thulamahashe, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 082 862 2946.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.