Public primary school

Zamokuhle Primary School

Allan Makhunga Street, Embalenhle, Mpumalanga

Zamokuhle Primary School is a public primary school in Allan Makhunga Street, Embalenhle, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 095 learners and 31 educators, about 35.3 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 typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile4 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 095
Educators (2025)31
Learners per educator35.3 (province average 32.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 50% of 101 similar schools
EMIS number800025825

Address and location

Street address2069 Allan Makhunga Street, Embalenhle, Secunda, 2285
Postal addressPo Box 388 Embalenhle Secunda 2285
Suburb / areaAllan Makhunga Street
TownEmbalenhle
ProvinceMpumalanga
Education districtGert Sibande
MunicipalityGovan Mbeki Local Municipality
Ward11

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 Zamokuhle Primary School

Is Zamokuhle Primary School a public or private school?

Zamokuhle Primary School is a public primary school.

Does Zamokuhle 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 Zamokuhle Primary School?

1 095 learners and 31 educators (about 35.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 50% of 101 similar schools in Mpumalanga.

What is the EMIS number of Zamokuhle Primary School?

Its EMIS number is 800025825.

Where is Zamokuhle Primary School?

2069 Allan Makhunga Street, Embalenhle, Secunda, 2285. It is in Allan Makhunga Street, Embalenhle, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 685 4301.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.