Ithole Primary School
Amsterdam, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande
About Ithole Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ithole Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
Ithole Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Ithole Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ithole Primary School reported a total enrollment of 989 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 40:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ithole Primary School is situated in Amsterdam (Amsterdam), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Gert Sibande education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Gert Sibande District Municipality, under the Mkhondo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 270 Kwathandeka Location, Amsterdam, 2375. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 86 Amsterdam 2375.
Curriculum & Academics
Ithole Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a full service school curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ithole Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
270 Kwathandeka Location, Amsterdam, 2375
Amsterdam, Mpumalanga
Postal
P.o. Box 86 Amsterdam 2375
Phone
+27 79 541 5902Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800006817
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.